Can I claim the childcare credit if the babysitter worked out of our home and we did not issue them a W-2? The total pay for any individual was under $2,100 for the year.

[Vanessa · Accepted solution]

Yes, as long as you have her social security number and paid her so you could work you can claim the childcare credit.

[humorousaddress]

What do I do if they refuse to provide their info? They do not believe that we are allowed to claim the credit.

[VolvoGirl]

How do they know if you are qualified to claim it or not?  Are you married?  You both need earned income from working to get that credit.  Is your child under 13?

[TomD8]

See this:  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2605186-how-can-i-claim-child-care-credit-with-no-ein-or-social">h...>

[humorousaddress]

We meet the requirements.

[Vanessa]

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/faqs/childcare-credit-other-credits/child-and-dependent-care-credit-flexible-ben...>

[Vanessa]

You  need to try at least, but you can still claim it.  You may have to print and mail your return, as TurboTax may see it as an error without the number.