Robert and Mary File a Joint Tax Return for 2014

question 10

Multiple Choice

Robert and Mary file a joint tax return for 2014, with adjusted gross income of $30,000. Robert and Mary earned income of $20,000 and $12,000 respectively, during 2014. In order for Mary to be gainfully employed, they pay the following child care expenses for their 4-year-old son, John: What is the amount of the child and dependent care credit they should report on their tax return for 2014?

• A)$270
• B)$459
• C)$650
• D)$729
• E)None of the above

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