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Childcare expenses

melissarmack — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:41:18 GMT

Under Federal Taxes, the area for childcare expenses is missing. How do I restore this section?

I don't see a option for, "I'll choose what I work on".

melissarmack — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:41:20 GMT

I don't see a option for, "I'll choose what I work on".

When you click on Deductions & Credits, what do you see?

ThomasM — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:41:22 GMT

When you click on Deductions & Credits, what do you see?

Click on Federal Taxes, then select Deductions & Credits,...

ThomasM — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:41:24 GMT

Click on Federal Taxes, then select Deductions & Credits, then I'll Choose What I Work On, then scroll down to the section entitled You and Your Family. The first choice in that list of items is Child and Dependent Care Credit. That's where you'll enter your childcare expense information.

Re: Click on Federal Taxes, then select Deductions & Credits,...

ABEDOM — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:16:26 GMT

I AM TRYING TO INPUT THE CHILD CARE/BABYSITTING EXPENSES I HAVE EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT THE CUSTODIAL PARENT OR CLAIM HIM THIS YEAR BUT THE SECTION WILL NOT OPEN AND LET ME DO IT

Re: Click on Federal Taxes, then select Deductions & Credits,...

AmyC — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:36:31 GMT

Childcare expenses only go on the return of the person claiming the child. A noncustodial parent is not eligible.

See IRS Child and Dependent Care Credit FAQs for additional information.