RaifH
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Deductions & credits

When I entered it, it worked correctly and there was no $270 for qualified expenses which results in $135 credit. Please verify your entries in the Child and Dependent Care Credit screen:

  1. In the Federal > Deductions & Credits > You and Your Family > Dependent Care Credit section, click Revisit
  2. Answer Yes twice
  3. Click Edit next to your child's name. The amount there should be 0. Make sure that the total dependent care expenses you paid matches the $3,427
  4. Click Done and then make sure the Amount Paid to your provider is also $3,427 
  5. Answer No to Did you pay for any 2020 care in 2021?
  6. Enter for Carryover used in 2021