Deductions & credits

Be sure to show the full amount paid for each child (even to multiple care providers) and then the amount paid to each provider (even for multiple children).  For instance, if you have a child (A) that went to 2 different care providers where you spent $5,000 at one and $3,000 at the second, and you have a child (B) that went to one of those same providers where you spent $4,000.  You will enter child (A) information and $8,000 spent and child (B) information and $4,000 spent.  Then you will enter care provider (1) information and $5,000 spent and care provider (2) with $7,000 spent.

To do this in TurboTax Online you can follow these steps:

1. Within your tax return use the magnifying glass to search child care credit, and select the Jump to link
2. Answer the questions and enter your child's information
   • To enter another child whom you paid child care expenses for, click Add Expenses for Another on the Here's what we have so far screen
3. Click Done and then enter your care provider's information
   • To enter another care provider you paid during the year, click Add Another Care Provider on the Here's what you spent on care providers screen
4. Click Done and proceed entering/reviewing your return.

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