Understanding Taxes - Simulation: Claiming the Earned Income Credit with a Qualifying Child

Module 11: Earned Income Credit

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Sim 11B: Claiming the Earned Income Credit with a Qualifying Child

You are eligible to claim the child tax credit, for each qualifying child under age 17. This will reduce your tax to $0 by claiming the child tax credit and any additional amount based on Schedule 8812, Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents, as the additional child tax credit.

Enter your child tax credit:
$

Hint: See Line 19 on Form 1040.

What is your Earned Income Credit? Enter it exactly as it appears on your tax form.

Enter your Earned Income Credit:
$

Hint: See Line 27 on Form 1040.

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