https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-only-options/01/3428043#M329792 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:50:18 GMT a-norton 2026-02-03T05:50:18Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-only-options/01/3428043#M329792 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:50:18 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-only-options/01/3428043#M329792 a-norton 2026-02-03T05:50:18Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-only/01/3428051#M329794 <P>Have you entered any taxable income from work on the 2024 tax return?&nbsp; If married and filing jointly has your spouse entered any taxable income from work?</P> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:00:15 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-only/01/3428051#M329794 DoninGA 2025-01-21T23:00:15Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-onl/01/3428060#M329798 <P>You will need to enter your W-2's before going to that section. &nbsp;If you are married, you will need to make sure you enter a W-2 for BOTH of you. &nbsp;Be sure that when you enter the W-2 that you select the correct name for the person you are entering it for.&nbsp;</P> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:04:12 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-onl/01/3428060#M329798 Vanessa A 2025-01-21T23:04:12Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-onl/01/3428093#M329805 <P>Hey, thanks for the quick reply. I did skip my spouse income info as I am waiting on that. So it's safe to assume that once that has been entered, the option will pop up for me? Thanks!</P> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:18:46 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-onl/01/3428093#M329805 a-norton 2025-01-21T23:18:46Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-onl/01/3428102#M329807 <P>Yes, when your spouses income is entered, as long as you qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit, it will pop up.&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/the-ins-and-outs-of-the-child-and-dependent-care-tax-credit/L2H7rzUWc" target="_blank">The Ins and Outs of the Child and Dependent Care Credit</A></P> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:23:47 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-i-paid-for-child-care-in-2024-so-i-should-get-a-tax-break-if-i-was-working-although-the-onl/01/3428102#M329807 Vanessa A 2025-01-21T23:23:47Z