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

[whyme940]

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? 

[CatinaT1]

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.