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posted Jun 6, 2019 1:16:23 AM

Do I enter in my expenses for child care minus the number in box 10

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Jun 6, 2019 1:16:25 AM

No, you enter the full amount.  The credit is only for the first $3000 paid for a single child or $6000 paid for more than one child.  It is reduced dollar for dollar by any amounts on Box 10 of your W-2.  

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 1:16:25 AM

No, you enter the full amount.  The credit is only for the first $3000 paid for a single child or $6000 paid for more than one child.  It is reduced dollar for dollar by any amounts on Box 10 of your W-2.