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Level 1
posted Jan 23, 2024 1:36:34 PM

I have an issue on the Louisiana School Expense Deduction where I cannot see all my dependents.

I need an option to add my second child.

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Expert Alumni
Jan 24, 2024 9:14:40 AM

To clarify, is the child listed as a dependent on your federal return? 

Level 1
Jan 26, 2024 9:15:57 AM

Yes, both children are listed. 

Expert Alumni
Jan 26, 2024 4:14:41 PM

I have found by the process of elimination that a child who is 3 or younger (i.e., born in 2020 or later) does not show up on the screen for Elementary and Secondary School Expenses. Is it possible that you mis-entered the second child birth date in the Personal Info?

 

Note I have gone though the Louisiana Instructions and don't see a particular age limit. But the instructions do say "a deduction for expenses paid for a ... public elementary or secondary school." Is it possible that the state has rules that 3 year-olds can't attend public school?

 

So how old is the second child?