Dependent care credit California

[archanapb]

We started sending our 16 month old kid to a home based daycare in 2023 and we live in CA. For the first 3 months, we sent our kid for 3 days a week and for the next 8 months, we sent all 5 days a week. Both my spouse and I are employed full time. can we claim for dependent care credit? Are there any eligibility requirements that we should be aware about?

[CatinaT1]

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.