Turbo tax is not allowing me to take the childcare credit for a child that had it in June and July PRIOR to August when he turned 13 per the law -what do I do?

[joyce-a-falkenst]

it sees the age of him but needs to allow me to claim - I'm within income limits

[rjs]

I did a test with a child born in August 2009 and TurboTax gave me the child care credit. Double check the date of birth that you entered. I assume you are working on a 2022 tax return. What is the child's date of birth?

What exactly do you mean by "not allowing"? At what point is it not allowed? Is his name in the drop-down list on the page that asks "Whose care did you pay for?" If he's listed there, I don't think his age is the problem.

What exactly do you mean by "it sees the age of him"? Where is it showing you his age?

Are you claiming the child as a dependent? Did he live with you all year? Does his other parent live with you? If not, are you the custodial parent? What is your filing status?

[xmasbaby0]

And....have you entered income from working yet?   If you have not entered your income yet then it is not going to give you the childcare credit.  If this is a joint return you have to show earned income for both spouses.

[rjs]

Why did you say "I'm within income limits"? There is no income limit for the child care credit. But, as xmasbaby0 pointed out, you have to have earned income from working - either a W-2 or self-employment income. Do you have one of those, and have you entered the earned income?