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Paying my son for in-home care of my doughter

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
March 25, 2021
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paying my son for in-home care of my doughter

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Level 15

Is your son claimed as a dependent on your tax return? If he is also your dependent you cannot get the childcare credit if your childcare provider is also your dependent.

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Level 15

I believe you want to deduct the money you paid your son for the care of your daughter. You cannot deduct the costs if your son qualifies as your dependent or is under the age of 19.

Otherwise, your son would have to report the money as income on his tax return.

You would report the payments as follows:

Deductions and credits
You and Your Family
Child and Dependent Care Credit

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