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Level 1
April 15, 2026
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Can you please help me adjust the child and dependent care line items? We paid for childcare after school and summer camps.

  • April 15, 2026
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Level 6
April 17, 2026

To enter and adjust child and dependent care expenses in TurboTax Online, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Deductions & Credits section under the Federal tab.
2. Locate You and Your Family, then select Start or Revisit next to Dependent Care Credit.
3. When asked "Did you pay for child and dependent care?", select Yes.
4. Enter the dependent's name or choose to Add Another Person.
5. On the screen for care expenses, enter the amount you paid for after-school care and summer day camps.
6. Provide your care provider's information as requested.

This process allows you to report qualified child and dependent care expenses including after-school and summer day camp costs in TurboTax Online.

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