How do I get Turbo Tax to complete 2441 Part 3 if I had dependent care benefits that carried over from 2020, but 0 dependent care benefits in 2021(W2 box 10 is blank)?

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February 12, 2022
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I had dependent care expenses in 2021 that I was reimbursed for with the 2020 carryover. Turbo tax is calculating a credit for these dependent care expenses. I believe expenses that were reimbursed with dependent care benefits are to be excluded for the credit calculations if Part 3 is completed.

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RobertB4444

Level 15

The prior year amount isn't going to trigger all of the necessary forms for the credit (or lack thereof if you don't qualify. In order to get to that part of the program go back to your W2 and add $0.01 to box 10. That will trigger the necessary part of the program. As you progress through it will ask you about carryover benefits and apply them properly.

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ryan_stevens4Author

Level 2

Thank you! 2441 Part 3 is now being populated. However, I'm still unable to get Line 13 populated (carryover from 2020 to 2021). I was not asked any questions regarding the dependent care carryover from 2020 to 2021 (which I believe would go on line 13). I was asked what the balance was at the end of 2021, which seems to populate line 14 (forfeited this year or carryover to 2022).