JulieS
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Deductions & credits

No, childcare is paying a person or a business to look after your dependents' while you work or go to school. Paying for childcare may get you a tax credit. Follow this link for more about claiming a childcare credit. 

 

Child support is a payment made due to a legal agreement, or a court order to support your children. Paying child support doesn't go on your tax return. 

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