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.
The Child Tax Credit. The Child Tax Credit for the 2016 filing year offers up to $1,000 per child 16 or younger at the end of 2015. You can take full advantage of the credit only if your adjusted gross income is under: $110,000 for married filing jointly. $55,000 for married filing separately. $75,000 for single or head of household.