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

 
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MinhT1
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Can I claim childcare credit if i receive child care from the state and do not pay out of pocket?

No.

 

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

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

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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