To qualify for the Child and Dependent Care credit, you must have paid such expenses.
The IRS form 2441 instructions, under Purpose of Form, reads:
“If you paid someone to care for your child or other qualifying person so you (and your spouse if filing jointly) could work or look for work in 2019, you may be able to take the credit for child and dependent care expenses.”
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