Mrs. and Mr. Anders have three children who, at the end of the current year, are 4, 12, and 18 years of age. The 18 year old child has a serious physical infirmity, but does not qualify for the disability tax credit. Mrs. Anders had earned income of $18,000, while Mr. Anders had earned income of $69,000. Payments for child care were $190 per week for a total of 50 weeks.
During the current year, Mrs. Anders spent six weeks in jail as the result of a conviction for possession of an illegal substance. Following her release, Mr. Anders spent three weeks in the hospital because of a stress related disorder.
Determine the maximum deduction for child care costs and indicate who should claim them.

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The Answer of Mrs. and Mr. Anders have three children who, at the end of the current year, are 4, 12, and 18 years of age. The 18 year old child has a serious physical infirmity, but does not qualify for the disability tax credit. Mrs. Anders had earned income of $18,000, while Mr. Anders had earned income of $69,000. Payments for child care were $190 per week for a total of 50 weeks.
During the current year, Mrs. Anders spent six weeks in jail as the result of a conviction for possession of an illegal substance. Following her release, Mr. Anders spent three weeks in the hospital because of a stress related disorder.
Determine the maximum deduction for child care costs and indicate who should claim them.

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