Yes, can claim your out of pocket child care expenses, even if the state paid a portion.
Here is the criteria for claiming the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit:
- You (and your spouse, if you are married filing jointly) must
have earned income for the tax year.
- You must be the custodial parent or main caretaker of the
child or dependent.
- The child or dependent care service must have been used so
that you could work or look for employment.
- Your filing status must be single, head of household,
qualifying widow or widower with a qualifying child, or married filing
jointly.
- Your child or dependent must be under 13 or must be disabled
and physically or mentally incapable of caring for herself.
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