I was wondering if i should amend my 2020 tax return? i wasant awear of the child care expence cause i paid for a babysitter

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If you paid someone to take care of your child so that you could work, you can amend to get the child and dependent care credit.   You will need the Social Security number or Tax ID of the babysitter/daycare provider.

Enter the information by going to Federal>Deductions and Credits>You and Your Family>Child and Dependent Care Credit

Select your tax year for amending instructions:

• 2020
• 2019
• 2018
• 2017

     What does it mean to "amend" a return?

·         Do I Need to Amend my Tax Return?

Even during “normal” times it takes about four months for the IRS to process an amended return.  During the pandemic and due to the severe backlog at the IRS it is taking much longer—six months or more for many amended returns.  Do not expect quick results from amending.  When the IRS issues a refund for an amended return it will be by check.  They do not make direct deposits for refunds for amended returns.  You can watch for information here:

https://www.irs.gov/Filing/Individuals/Amended-Returns-(Form-1040-X)/Wheres-My-Amended-Return-1