The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ connected to your liver through the hepatic duct. It stores a substance called bile that flows from the liver. The gallbladder contracts to release bile through your intestines when you eat fat-containing food. Bile is a substance composed primarily of specialized salts that help emulsify fat, enabling intestinal absorption. Fat is one of six essential nutrients that your body needs to function properly.
In addition to being able to claim personal exemptions for each of their children, they may also qualify for a variety of related tax credits. One of these is the child tax credit, worth up to $1,000 per child in the 2016 and 2017 tax years.
1 The Child Tax Credit is for people who have a qualifying child. 2  The maximum credit is $1,000 for each qualifying child. 3  You can claim this credit in addition to the Child and Dependent Care Credit.4  For more information on the Child Tax Credit, see IRS Publication 972, Child Tax Credit. The Child Tax Credit is for people who have a qualifying child. 2  The maximum credit is $1,000 for each qualifying child. 3  You can claim this credit in addition to the Child and Dependent Care Credit.