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Why do I need my babysitters ssn and address? It’s asking for this info to verify child care credit. She was a teenager I paid to come to my house but is no longer with us.

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The IRS wants that information to be able to check if the sitter is paying tax on that income, assuming that the sitter has a filing requirement.

If you do not have this info and or do not wish to get the info then you cannot take the credit.

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