It could raise a red flag with the IRS if you claim child care expenses and the child care provider is not claiming the income on their own return.
In order for you to claim the child care credit, you will be asked to provide either a Federal ID number or a Social Security number for the care provider. The IRS may use that information to cross reference the care provider's tax return to be sure that income has been claimed. There is no way to know for certain that will happen, but it could.
The child care provider has a responsibility to properly report their income and you have a right to claim a credit if you are eligible.
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