Do i enter the amount i paid monthly or a year for a babysitter?

[VolvoGirl]

For the whole year.  

[DoninGA]

For the child care you must enter the amount you paid for the year.

[TomK2023]

The Child and Dependent Care cost is for the whole year.

The Child and Dependent Care Credit is worth as much as 35% of your qualified expenses, up to $3,000, (for one qualifying person), and $6,000 (for two or more qualifying persons). Your percentage depends on your AGI, with the higher percentages applying to lower incomes and vice-versa.

Follow these steps to get to the Child and Dependent Care Credit in TurboTax.

1. If you're not in your return already, sign in to TurboTax and select either Review/Edit or Pick up where you left off under Deductions & Credits.
2. Select the You and Your Family section.
3. Select the Start/Review button next to Child and Other Dependent Tax Credits.
4. Answer the questions to complete the section.