I have entered all my child care expenses, but although I am below the income threshold and filing jointly, it will not let me claim dependent care credit. Can I claim?

erichalla · ‎February 1, 2026

xmasbaby0 · ‎February 1, 2026

If you are filing a joint tax return you have to enter income from both spouses, and if one of you has self-employment income showing a loss, you will not get the childcare credit. Make sure all of your income has been entered before you try to work on this credit.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎February 1, 2026

If you are filing a joint tax return you have to enter income from both spouses, and if one of you has self-employment income showing a loss, you will not get the childcare credit. Make sure all of your income has been entered before you try to work on this credit.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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I have entered all my child care expenses, but although I am below the income threshold and filing jointly, it will not let me claim dependent care credit. Can I claim?