do you put dependent care costs into your tax return that was paid off with a DCA?

[docyak]

I maxed out the $5000 for the DCA which I then used without any leftover money for day camp. Do I put the cost of day camp onto my tax return in the "Child and dependent care credit" area?

[MayaD]

Yes, you should enter the cost of day camp which is a qualifying expense in the Dependent Care Credit section to offset the amount reported in Box 10 on your W-2 as Dependent Care Benefits. You will not qualify for the Child and dependent Care Credit when expenses are paid from funds in the Dependent Care FSA .

To enter your expenses:

• Login to your account
• Select Federal from the left menu.
• Go to Deductions and Credits.
• Scroll down to You and Your Family