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Level 3
posted Mar 8, 2023 11:24:36 AM

Active military w/ 2 children in daycare - military subsidy.

Active Military with 2 children in local neighborhood daycare.  A subsidy amount is paid directly to the daycare via the MCCYN program.  How is this reported on TT?  

When asked for the amount I paid for care, do I put the total I actually paid or the combined total (my payments + subsidy).

Is there a special for I should have received? 

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Expert Alumni
Mar 8, 2023 12:18:30 PM

You can only use expenses you actually paid that were unreimbursed for the Child and Dependent Care Credit. 

 

You would not have received a special form for your subsidy.

 

Make sure you meet all the qualifiers for the credit.  

  • To qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit, ALL of the following must be true:   
  • Your dependent is listed (and is either under age 13 or is marked as disabled).   
  • You have earned income.   
  • Your spouse (if filing jointly) also has earned income, is a full-time student, or is disabled.   
  • Your filing status is not Married Filing Separately.   
  • You have provided the caregiver's social security or tax ID number.   
  • You must owe tax.