Problem 5: Tax Credits

Ted and Julia Higgins are married for all of 2022 with an AGI of $175,000 which includes $25,000 of earned income for Ted and $100,000 of earned income for Sophia. Their taxable income is 145,000 and tax liability is $20,000.

They have two children, Bryan and Sophia, who meet all of the requirements of a qualifying child for 2022. Bryan is 12 and attends high school full time. The Higgins spend $10,000 during 2022 on child care for Bryan. Sophia is a full-time student in her junior year at UCR. The Higgins spend $6,000 on tuition, books and other course materials for Sophia during 2022.

Required: What is the total amount of tax credits that the Higgins can report on their tax return?