Basic Scenario 4: Benjamin and Amelia Hopkins Interview Notes Benjamin and Amelia Hopkins have been married since 2016. Benjamin is a U.S. citizen with a valid Social Security number. Amelia is a resident alien with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). They elect to file Married Filing Jointly. Benjamin worked in 2020 and earned wages of $25,000. Amelia worked part-time and earned wages of $15,000. They have two children: Harper, who is 9 years old, and Evelyn, who is 12 years old. Both children were supported by their parents all year. Harper is a U.S. citizen and has a valid Social Security number. Evelyn is a resident alien and has an ITIN. Benjamin, Amelia, Harper, and Evelyn lived together in the U.S. all year. Basic Scenario 4: Test Questions

7. Which credit(s) can the Hopkins claim on their 2020 tax return? a. Child tax credit for Harper b. Credit for other dependents for Evelyn c. Both a and b d. Neither a nor b

8. Are the Hopkins eligible to claim the earned income credit? a. Yes, because Benjamin has a Social Security number. b. Yes, because everyone has a taxpayer identification number. c. No, because their income is too high. d. No, because Amelia has an ITIN.