child care credit

pfasone · ‎March 20, 2026

where can i put day care expenses? i'm using desktop. when i got to the tab for child care expenses there is no place to put the information

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 20, 2026

Federal>Deductions and Credits>You and Your Family>Child and Dependent Care Credit

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DoninGA · ‎March 20, 2026

To enter, edit or delete Child and Dependent Care expenses -

Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home & Business)
Click on Deductions & Credits
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Under You and Your Family
On Child and Dependent Care Credit, click on the start or update button

What is the screen name where you cannot enter any information?

Note - If married filing jointly both of you must have earned income to be eligible for this credit. Or if only one has income the other must be a full time student or disabled