Can I claim childcare credit if i receive child care from the state and do not pay out of pocket?

Shelling94 · ‎January 26, 2025

MinhT1 · ‎January 26, 2025

No.

Only out-of-pocket child care expenses can be used for the credit.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎January 26, 2025

No. Only childcare that you paid for out of pocket can be used for the childcare credit. You cannot get a tax credit for paying with money that was given to you by the state.

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Can I claim childcare credit if i receive child care from the state and do not pay out of pocket?