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Two taxpayers, each with the same number of children and the same type and amount of income, both filing the same filing status, and both residents of California, have one difference: Taxpayer One has children all under the age of six while Taxpayer Two has children all over the age of six and under the age of seventeen. Which of the two is likely due a larger credit value and why? Select one: a. Taxpayer One; The Young Child Tax Credit. b. Taxpayer Two; The older children generate larger credits. c. Neither taxpayer; Both taxpayers should get the same credit value all else being equal. d. None of the above.

          Two taxpayers, each with the same number of children and the same type and amount of income, both filing the same filing status, and both residents of California, have one difference: Taxpayer One has children all under the age of six while Taxpayer Two has children all over the age of six and under the age of seventeen. Which of the two is likely due a larger credit value and why?



Select one:
a. Taxpayer One; The Young Child Tax Credit.
b. Taxpayer Two; The older children generate larger credits.
c. Neither taxpayer; Both taxpayers should get the same credit value all else being equal.
d. None of the above.

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Two taxpayers, each with the same number of children and the same type and amount of income, both filing the same filing status, and both residents of California, have one difference: Taxpayer One has children all under the age of six while Taxpayer Two has children all over the age of six and under the age of seventeen. Which of the two is likely due a larger credit value and why? Select one: a. Taxpayer One; The Young Child Tax Credit. b. Taxpayer Two; The older children generate larger credits. c. Neither taxpayer; Both taxpayers should get the same credit value all else being equal. d. None of the above.

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