JohnW222
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Tax help for military filers

No, you should still claim child care expenses, for military child care centers, but you won't be able to e-file your return. 

You'll need to actually print our and mail your return, and write "EXEMPT" where the childcare provider's TIN would normally be, since the IRS won't accept an e-filed return with "EXEMPT."

You might also try the IRS's page at Tax Exempt Organization Search to search for the provider there, just in case it's listed.

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