Clark, a Widower, Maintains a Household for Himself and His

question 38

Multiple Choice

Clark, a widower, maintains a household for himself and his two dependent preschool children. For the year ended December 31, 2014, Clark earned a salary of $32,000. He paid $3,500 to a housekeeper to care for his children in his home, and also paid $1,500 to a kiddie play camp for child care. He had no other income or expenses during 2014. How much can Clark claim as a child care credit in 2014?

• A)$910
• B)$1,300
• C)$2,000
• D)$5,000
• E)None of the above

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Poverty Line

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