How do I claim money I paid to an au pair company.

[mattoxbk]

Company is Cultural Care au pair Tax ID 20-2020345. I paid for their service from 4/11-11/9 2016 and paid $5471.40 for an au pair to life in my home and care for my children. how do I claim this as a child care credit?

[RyanH2]

You should be able to enter their information as the Provider. Their name, address, etc. would go in as the provider.

To Add a Childcare Provider in TurboTax Online:

1. Go to "Federal Taxes" at the top of the screen

2. Select "Deductions & Credits"

3. Scroll down to "You and Your Family" and select "Show More"

4. Select "Start" next to "Child and Dependent Care Credit"

5. Select "Yes" to "Did you pay for child or dependent care in 2016?"

6. Select "Continue" on the Add Dependents page and proceed to enter your info for the credit

For general information on the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit visit this link: Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit