If you are asking, how do you claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit since you paid a babysitter to watch your baby, there are certain requirements that you must meet:
- Must have earned earned income (If you are Married Filing Jointly there are exceptions)
- You must have paid for caregiving expenses to work or look for work
- The care you paid for was for a qualifying person
- You aren't using the Married Filing Separate Filing Status
- You provide the caregiver's name, address, social security, or taxpayer ID number.
TurboTax will guide you through this credit, determine your eligibility, and calculate the maximum credit allowed.
Note: you must get the individual’s SSN to enter on your tax return to claim this credit.
For additional information, review the TurboTax article What is the child and dependent care credit? and How do I get to the Child and Dependent Care Credit in TurboTax?
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