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posted Apr 15, 2025 8:51:47 AM

My other dependents credit is only $86 because it says that is my tax liability, but I owe $2568, why is this caluclating like this?

I have 3 children, 2 are 17yo HS students, the third is a college student and 21yo. The AI is stating that although they all three qualify as other dependents, the credit was limited to $86 because that is the amount of my tax liability. However, my taxes owed are $2568.

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Expert Alumni
Apr 15, 2025 9:06:30 AM

Do you have self-employment income?  If so, Self-Employment taxes are not able to be reduced by any type of tax credit.