Are after school dance classes tax deductible for my 10 year old?

[Jenita143]

My daughter dances full time after school every day and takes summer intensives during the summer. Is her dance tuition tax deducible if both my spouse and I work full time?

[HelenC12]

Yes, dance classes may be claimed claimed as a child care expense if certain conditions are met. According to the Internal Revenue Service, costs associated with educational enrichment programs are not tax-deductible unless several criteria are met which would be Daycare. 

1. The children participating in the programs must be under the age of 13;
2. The children must be enrolled in the program during hours when the custodial parent is looking for work or is working; 
3. And the facility conducting the enrichment program must be a licensed and accredited educational facility. 

Related information:

How do I get to the Child and Dependent Care Credit in TurboTax?
What is the Child and Dependent Care Credit?

[Jenita143]

How do I know if they are a licensed and accredited educational facility? 

[Vanessa A]

You would need to contact the school directly to find out if they are a licensed and accredited educational facility.