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I get help from the state with child care. Am I able to claim my copay?

Yes, can claim your out of pocket child care expenses, even if the state paid a portion.

Here is the criteria for claiming the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit:

  • You (and your spouse, if you are married filing jointly) must have earned income for the tax year.
  • You must be the custodial parent or main caretaker of the child or dependent.
  • The child or dependent care service must have been used so that you could work or look for employment.
  • Your filing status must be single, head of household, qualifying widow or widower with a qualifying child, or married filing jointly.
  • Your child or dependent must be under 13 or must be disabled and physically or mentally incapable of caring for herself.

IRS on Child and Dependent Care Credit: IRS on Child and Dependent Care Credit


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I get help from the state with child care. Am I able to claim my copay?

Yes, can claim your out of pocket child care expenses, even if the state paid a portion.

Here is the criteria for claiming the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit:

  • You (and your spouse, if you are married filing jointly) must have earned income for the tax year.
  • You must be the custodial parent or main caretaker of the child or dependent.
  • The child or dependent care service must have been used so that you could work or look for employment.
  • Your filing status must be single, head of household, qualifying widow or widower with a qualifying child, or married filing jointly.
  • Your child or dependent must be under 13 or must be disabled and physically or mentally incapable of caring for herself.

IRS on Child and Dependent Care Credit: IRS on Child and Dependent Care Credit


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