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.

[Bsch4477]

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. 

[Critter]

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