I have the Dependent care benefits in box 10 with a dollar amount, but I did not pay or contribute to child care. I have one child in grade school and single. Do I need to put that amount in there or would I need my return amended?
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xmasbaby0
Level 15
Jan 27, 2025 7:27:11 AM
You have to enter your W-2 as it appears. If you did not use the pre-tax money for childcare, then it becomes taxable income.
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xmasbaby0
Level 15
Jan 27, 2025 7:27:11 AM
You have to enter your W-2 as it appears. If you did not use the pre-tax money for childcare, then it becomes taxable income.
Dejorne3
Level 1
Jan 27, 2025 7:31:15 AM
Thank you so much! so would i need to include the amount in my taxable income? Would i still need the 2441 form?
xmasbaby0
Level 15
Jan 27, 2025 7:36:32 AM
No, you do NOT need the 2441 form since you did not pay a childcare provider. You have no reason to use that form. You do not do any fancy footwork with the W-2-----just enter it as it appears.