You can claim up to $3000 for one dependent of up to $6000 for two.
You can add up the cost of the nanny, including all of the taxes that you paid and enter that amount in your child care expenses.
Child and dependent care expenses must be work related to qualify for the credit. Expenses are considered work related only if both of the following are true.
- They allow you (and your spouse if filing jointly) to work or look for work.
- They are for a qualifying person's care.
To enter your child care expenses
- Go to "Federal""
- Select "Deductions & Credits"
- Child and Dependent Care Credit
- Select "Yes" to "Did you pay for child or dependent care in 2020?"
