Question

John and Yoki married after their college graduation. John took a job in the music industry while Yoki continued for her master$$s degree and doctorate in economics. After Yoki completed her master$$s and before she started her doctorate, they had their first child. Yoki went back as a full$-$time student after maternity leave. They are paying $$6,000$ a year for childcare. What is the amount of their dependent care credit on their joint tax return?

A$.$$$0$

B$.$$$600$

C$.$$$1,200$

D$.$$$3,000$