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Level 15
Level 15

Deductions & credits

Yes, you can claim the credit if you are both employed (and meet the other requirements). The requirement is that each of you has to be either employed, OR disabled, OR a student. You only have to be one of the three.


Before you try to enter child and dependent care in TurboTax, make sure you enter income for both of you - either a W-2 or self-employment income.