Dependent care credit California

archanapb — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:13:00 GMT

We started sending our 16 month old kid to a home based daycare in 2023 and we live in CA. For the first 3 months, we sent our kid for 3 days a week and for the next 8 months, we sent all 5 days a week. Both my spouse and I are employed full time. can we claim for dependent care credit? Are there any eligibility requirements that we should be aware about?

Re: Dependent care credit California

CatinaT1 — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:54:04 GMT

Make sure you meet all the qualifiers for the credit.

To qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit, ALL of the following must be true:

Your dependent is listed (and is either under age 13 or is marked as disabled).
You have earned income.
Your spouse (if filing jointly) also has earned income, is a full-time student, or is disabled.
Your filing status is not Married Filing Separately.
You have provided the caregiver's social security or tax ID number.
You must owe tax.

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Dependent care credit California

Re: Dependent care credit California