Question

Andy's second wife, Gina, died several years ago. Andy and Gina had two children together, Sara and Ben (twins, age 6) and they had adopted a child Andrew (age 10). Andy also had a child, Angela, age 18, with his first wife. Andy's fiancé (who also lives with Andy) gave birth to Andy's biological child, Sue Ellen, in November of the current year. All five children live with Andy and he claims all of them as dependents. Andy's AGI for the current year is $60,000 and he files head of household. What is Andy's available 2019 child tax credit?

A. $2,000.

B. $8,000.

C. $10,000.

Answer 1

Answer is B $8000

Explanation : Andy can claim a child tax credit of up to $2000 for each children up to the age of 17 years. So the Angela whose age is 18 years not eligible for tax credit. and remaining four children is eligible for child tax credit. so Andy's available child tax credit is $8000 (4*2000)