LO . 1 8 Joyce , a widow , lives in an apartment with her two minor children ( ages & and 10 ) whom she supports Joyce earns $33 090 during 2016 . She uses the standard deduction a Calculate the amount , if any of Joyce's earned income credit . b . During the year Joyce is offered a new job that has greater future potential than her current job . If she accepts the job offer her earnings for the year will be $39 000 ; however , she is afraid she will not qualify for the earned income credit Using after - tax cash - flow calculations , determine whether Joyce should accept the new job offer