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posted Mar 26, 2022 8:13:40 AM

Why does it say on my form 2441 that my social security number is invalid? It says that the social security number cannot be the same as the primary taxpayer.

I even went back and put all of my son's information again and I'm still receiving this message.

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Expert Alumni
Mar 26, 2022 8:22:31 AM

On Form 2441, it is asking either for the EIN of the daycare or the social security number of the babysitter.

Level 15
Mar 26, 2022 8:41:00 AM

Right, and a parent cannot claim this credit for babysitting their own child.