Step 1: Select a scenario on the following page.
Step 2: Read the Profile Information about the Taxpayer.
Step 3: Complete the Simulations by answering all questions using the provided scenario, information, forms, and data.
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"When you are ready,
select a scenario to begin"
~Tina the Tax Tutor
At the end of these Simultation, you will be able to:
Claim the Earned Income Credit without a Qualifying Child
Claim the Earned Income Credit with a Qualifying Child
Seth Wiggins (Sim 11A) Claiming the Earned Income Credit without a Qualifying Child. In this simulation, you will take on the role of Seth Wiggins in order to learn how to claim the Earned Income Credit. |
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April Beach (Sim 11B) Claiming Education Credits for the Lifetime Learning Credit In this simulation, you will take on the role of April Beach in order to learn how to claim the Earned Income Credit as a married taxpayer. |
Claiming the Earned Income Credit without a Qualifying Child
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You are single. You are 26 years old. You are a U.S. citizen and live in the United States. You have no children. No one else depends on you for income or support. You do not receive income or support from anyone else. During the entire year, you worked as a horse trainer at the R & R Farm in the United States. It is your only source of income. To review your personal information, click My Profile. |
Claiming the Earned Income Credit with a Qualifying Child
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You are married to Stephen Beach. You have a son, Andrew Beach, who is 4 years old. You are all U.S. citizens and live together in the same home in the United States. Stephen is a driver for a delivery company. You work as a cook. Your jobs are your only sources of income. You and Stephen provided all of the support for Andrew during the year. Your filing status is married filing jointly. To review your personal information, click My Profile. |