BillM223
Employee Tax Expert

Deductions & credits

"And I also didn’t pay a provider. His school is free "

 

To repeat what everyone has said above, you must PAY the provider to get the Child and Dependent Care Credit.

 

Because you did not pay a provider, you are not eligible for the credit, and so should delete all your entries about it.

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