1 Is Will able to claim RJ as a qualifying child for the ear

1. Is Will able to claim R.J. as a qualifying child for the earned income credit (EIC)?

A. Yes, because his income is below the threshold for claiming EIC

B. Yes, because R.J. has a Social Security number.

C. No, because Will has an ITIN.

D. Both A and B - this choice is wrong

2. Will may claim R.J. as a dependent on his tax return.

A. True

B. Fasle

has an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is single and 24 years old Will has one child, R.J., who is 3 years old and lived with him all year Will earned $26,700 in wages. He had no other income Will provided all the support for R.J. and all the costs of keeping up their home. Will paid for R.J. to attend day care while he worked R.J. has a valid Social Security number and is a U.S. citizen.

Solution

1. To be eligible to claim EIC

So, option C is correct but not because he is ITIN it is because he is exceeding threshold limit.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/earned-income-tax-credit-do-i-qualify

2. True, will may claim R.J> as a dependent on his tax return