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Deductions & credits

You paid a person, so you enter the SSN. If she cared for the child in your home instead of hers, she may be a household employee with additional responsibilities on your part.    

 

Please see:

About Form 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses

Who is considered a household employee?

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