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Level 2
June 5, 2019
Question

Do summer day camps count as dependent care for deduction?

  • June 5, 2019
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My son goes to a camp through his school while my wife and I work. Is this deductible as dependent care?

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June 5, 2019

Yes. Nursery school, preschool, and similar pre-kindergarten programs are considered child care by the IRS. Summer day camps also count as child care. 

Expenses for overnight summer camps, kindergarten, and first grade (or higher) don't qualify for the Child and Dependent Care credit. However, expenses for before- and/or after-school care of a child in kindergarten or higher grade can be considered child care.  

cfrontAuthor
Level 2
June 5, 2019
Even if there is an enrichment component?
Level 2
July 15, 2020

Where do you enter day camp expences?