Scenario 2: Chloe Carlow:

Interview Notes:

Chloe, age 48, divorced her husband in 2017.

Chloes 4-year-old grandson, Marcus, has been living with her since his parents were incarcerated in August 2019. Chloe provided all the support for Marcus and all the costs of keeping up their home in 2022. Marcus' parents had no income for 2022 and will not claim Marcus.

Chloe worked full time and earned $53,000. She received no other income in 2022.

Marcus attends daycare while Chloe works. Chloe received a statement from the daycare provider showing she paid $5,980 for Marcus care for the year. She did not pay any 2021 expenses in 2022.

Chloe and Marcus are both U.S. citizens, lived in the United States all year, and have valid Social Security numbers. No one else lives in the household with them.

Scenario 2: Test Questions:

1. How much combined child tax credit/additional child tax credit (CTC/ACTC) can Chloe claim on her 2022 federal income tax return?

a. $3,600

b. $3,000

c. $2,000

d. $1,800

2. What amount can Chloe claim as qualified dependent care expenses on Form 2441?

a. $3,000

b. $5,980

c. $6,000

d. $8,000