You can claim two separate tax breaks for child or dependent care costs on your Maryland return. The first benefit is a state tax deduction (or subtraction) which reduces your taxable income. If you have eligible child or dependent care expenses, first determine your federal tax credit by completing the calculation on federal Form 2441. Transfer the amount of child or dependent care expenses (not the federal tax credit) claimed on the federal form to line 9 of Maryland Form 502. You can subtract actual expenses up to the legal maximums of $3,000 for one child or $6,000 for two or more children.
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
