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Where do I put the preschool/daycare information for my kids? Every time I try, it says I don't qualify, but I always remember putting how much I spent and their tax id

Under Dependent Care Credit, I can see the preschool information from last year, but when I edit/add, check that I'm not a full time student or disabled and it says I don't qualify?  Why wouldn't my daycare expenses qualify?
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MinhT1
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Where do I put the preschool/daycare information for my kids? Every time I try, it says I don't qualify, but I always remember putting how much I spent and their tax id

The most probable reason why you would not qualify for the child care credit would be that you (or both spouses if you file jointly) did not have earned income from employment or self-employment.

 

Please read this IRS document for more information.

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Where do I put the preschool/daycare information for my kids? Every time I try, it says I don't qualify, but I always remember putting how much I spent and their tax id

We are both teachers and have been able to put in the daycare tax id tax and how much we paid in tuition for the past 11 years.

KrisD15
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Where do I put the preschool/daycare information for my kids? Every time I try, it says I don't qualify, but I always remember putting how much I spent and their tax id

To clarify, did you first enter your income? 

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Where do I put the preschool/daycare information for my kids? Every time I try, it says I don't qualify, but I always remember putting how much I spent and their tax id

my wifes is in there.  my school gives us our forms tomorrow

MinhT1
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Where do I put the preschool/daycare information for my kids? Every time I try, it says I don't qualify, but I always remember putting how much I spent and their tax id

Both parents have to report earned income. As you have not yet entered your W-2, TurboTax has not yet qualified you for the child care credit. The credit will appear when you enter your income.

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