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posted Jan 30, 2025 1:12:50 PM

I do not see a space to enter my child's preschool tuition. It should be under From 2441 but it keeps asking if we were full time students or disabled.

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Level 15
Jan 30, 2025 2:58:55 PM

To claim the dependent care credit (DCC), both parents must have earned income. There is an exception if one of the parents was a full time student.  Hence the student question, if both parents have not yet entered their W-2s. 

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Level 15
Jan 30, 2025 1:15:13 PM

Did your child have a childcare provider so that you could work?  The credit will not work for you unless you have entered your W-2's or your self-employment income.    Enter your income first, then try working on the childcare credit.

Level 15
Jan 30, 2025 2:58:55 PM

To claim the dependent care credit (DCC), both parents must have earned income. There is an exception if one of the parents was a full time student.  Hence the student question, if both parents have not yet entered their W-2s.