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Thank you. The information is recorded after the entry of your W-2s. Once you have completed the W-2 with the dependent care benefits in Box 10, you will be prompted to answer the following questions:
- Search (upper right) > Type w2 > Click the Jump to... Link > Select Edit beside the appropriate W-2 > Continue through the screens until you reach the one with the following questions.
- Did your employer provide on-site child care? Continue
- Did you have a Flexible Spending Account to pay for child or dependent care?
- On this page you must enter any amount that remains in your account at the end of the year. If you used it all enter zero.
- See the image below.
Per the instructions for Form 2441:
- Line 14: If you had an employer-provided dependent care plan, enter on line 14 the total of the following amounts included on line 12 or 13.
- • Any amount you forfeited. You forfeited an amount if you didn't receive it because you didn't incur the expense. Don't include amounts you expect to receive at a future date. • Any amount you didn't receive but are permitted by your employer to carry forward and use in the following year.
