Make sure you meet all the qualifiers for the credit.
To qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit, ALL of the following must be true:
- Your dependent is listed (and is either under age 13 or is marked as disabled).
- You have earned income.
- Your spouse (if filing jointly) also has earned income, is a full-time student, or is disabled.
- Your filing status is not Married Filing Separately.
- You have provided the caregiver's social security or tax ID number.
- You must owe tax.
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