MANUEL VELAZQUEZ-RODRIGUEZ and MIGUEL SANCHEZ-ACEVEDO are each charged in indictments with illegal re-entry to the United States, a violation of 8 U.S.C. Â§ 1326. The maximum penalty each could receive, depending on their prior criminal history, is two to 20 yearsâ imprisonment.
The income limit to receive the American Opportunity Tax Credit is  $180,000 when filing jointly or $90,000 if you are single, head of household, or a qualifying widower.
If you are entitled to the maximum 5.4% credit, the FUTA tax rate after credit is 0.8% (0.6% after June 30, 2011). Certain states have lost part or all of this credit. Employers in those states need to check with their labor department to determine the current allowed credit for the state in question. Contribution limit is $18,000 for 2016, those age 50 and over can contribute up to $24,000.