Online continuing education

Dependents Demystified

1 CPE Federal $4.95

Course price$4.95

About this course

Families represent some of the most common—and complex—situations in tax preparation. This course provides a clear, practical overview of the major tax benefits available to taxpayers with dependents, including:

  • Child Tax Credit (CTC)
  • Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)
  • Earned Income Credit (EIC)
  • Child and Dependent Care Credit (CDCC)
  • Education Credits: American Opportunity Credit (AOC) and Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC)

Through real-world examples, updated 2025 thresholds, and detailed code references, you’ll learn how to determine eligibility, calculate credits, and avoid common audit errors related to dependency and qualifying child rules.

What’s included

  • Immediate access to study materials
  • Study online at your convenience
  • Practice quizzes and an online final test
  • Immediate test results
  • Certificate available after successful completion
  • Money-back guarantee until the test is passed

Best value

Get every course for one year

Unlimited access to all current courses and courses added during your membership for $49.95.

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