I can't find where to enter exact child care expense paid, it takes me to the child care credit.

[ColeenD3]

Follow these steps to get to the Child and Dependent Care Credit in TurboTax.

1. Open or continue your return
2. In the search field, search for child care credit
3. Select the Jump to link to be taken to the section

You will need the EIN or the Social Security number of the care provider. 

To qualify for this credit, you must meet all of these criteria:

• You (and your spouse, if filing jointly) must have earned income
  • The earned income requirement for one spouse is waived if they were a full-time student or disabled (if they lived with your spouse for more than 6 months in 2021)
• You paid caregiving expenses so that you (and your spouse, if filing jointly) could work or look for work
  • The work/look for work requirement for one spouse is waived if they were a full-time student or disabled (if they lived with the other spouse for more than 6 months in 2021)

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

Have you entered your W-2(s) or self-employment income yet?   You will not see the childcare credit until you have entered income earned from working.

[nilsen2833]

Thank you, this makes sense. I have only entered in my W2 and not my spouses. Thanks for the reply.