If you started it accidentally, you can delete Form 2441. Following the instructions below; it is a 2-step process to remove the Child and Dependent Care Credit.
An incomplete Form 2441 will be created if you start the Child and Dependent Care section but don't complete it. This can cause problems when attempting to file your return.
To resolve: Note: If your TurboTax navigation looks different from what’s described here, learn more.
- While signed in to your return, select Federal from the menu, then Deductions & Credits.
- In the Your tax breaks box, select Edit/Add next to Dependent Care Credit.
- Answer No on the next screen. This should delete the credit from the Your tax breaks section.
- Now you'll need to delete the 2441. Select Tax Tools from the menu, followed by Tools.
- Select Delete a form in the pop-up.
- Scroll down the list of forms and select Delete next to Form 2441.
- Choose Delete Selected Form to confirm. You should get Form Successfully Deleted. Select Continue.
- Back at the Review Form List screen, scroll down to make sure Form 2441 no longer appears in the list. If it doesn't, select Continue With My Return.
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