Dependent Care Benefits listed in Box 10 on a W-2 is not included in Box 1 and not taxed (income tax)
Credits lower your income tax due.
You can't use funds which are not subjected to income tax to lower your income tax.
According to the IRS:
"Box 10 of your W-2 shows the total amount of dependent care benefits that your employer paid to you or incurred on your behalf. Amounts over $5,000 are also included in box 1."
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