https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/child-deductions/01/2785529#M1011994 <P>Are there any expenses pertaining the child that can be written off? I. E. Uniform clothing, meals or things specially bought to maintain a livable condition, bedding?</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:19:42 GMT Kierrabgreen98 2026-03-10T06:19:42Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/child-deductions/01/2785529#M1011994 <P>Are there any expenses pertaining the child that can be written off? I. E. Uniform clothing, meals or things specially bought to maintain a livable condition, bedding?</P> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:19:42 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/child-deductions/01/2785529#M1011994 Kierrabgreen98 2026-03-10T06:19:42Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-child-deductions/01/2785574#M1011995 <P>In general, these type of child care expenses are not individually deductible; the governmental benefit is the child tax credit and the dependent care credit.&nbsp; Normal living expenses, such as clothes, food, and even costs to provide housing, are addressed by these credits.&nbsp; Many states also provide tax credits for child care and for dependents, as well (subject to income requirements).&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:31:17 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-child-deductions/01/2785574#M1011995 mfields2 2022-10-26T17:31:17Z