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posted Jan 30, 2025 3:28:35 PM

Where do you enter childcare/daycare expenses for the year? I only see the standard Child and Other Dependent Tax Credit.

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Level 15
Jan 30, 2025 3:29:54 PM

The section Child and Dependent Care Credit is where you enter your childcare expenses.

Level 15
Jan 30, 2025 3:31:18 PM

To enter, edit or delete Child and Dependent Care expenses -

Click on Federal Taxes
Click on Deductions & Credits
Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown)
Under You and Your Family
On Child and Dependent Care Credit, click on the start or update button

 

Or enter child care deductions in the Search box located in the upper right of the program screen. Click on Jump to child care deductions