Rex and Dena are married and have two children, Michelle (age seven) and Nancy (age five).During 2019, Rex earned a salary of $26,500, received interest income of $300, and filed a joint income tax return with Dena.Dena had $0 gross income.Their earned income credit for the year is:

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Based on the information provided, Rex and Dena have two qualifying children for the earned income credit. According to the 2019 earned income credit table, with an earned income of $26,500 and two qualifying children, the maximum credit is $5,411. The interest income received by Rex does not affect the calculation of the earned income credit. Therefore, the best choice is B, with an earned income credit of $5,411.

Rex and Dena Are Married and Have Two Children, Michelle