Can I claim childcare/preschool costs for my three young daughters?. I am unemployed but actively searching and interviewing during times my children are in child care. please advise.

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It depends, but probably. The Child/Dependent Care Credit can be claimed if you are job searching (with certain guidelines), and preschool expenses (not private school kindergarten) qualifies for this credit. See the following FAQs

PRESCHOOL COSTS?: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4396093

WHAT IS THE CHILDCARE CREDIT?: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301418

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