MarilynG1
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Deductions & credits

Yes, since you paid no tax on the 5K, that's subtracted from amount available to calculate a Child Care Credit.  So you receive a $200 credit for the $1000 you paid that wasn't tax-free.

 

Here's more info on the Child Care Credit.

 

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