Should it be - my dependent name that is listed under the dependent Care Credit section instead of me and my husband who are the filers?

[cdabney0263]

I am trying to add the amount I paid for daycare, but in that section it is asking questions about me and my husband, rather than the dependent?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

Make sure you have entered your child as a dependent in My Info, and that you have entered the child's Social Security number.    Careful— do not say that your child’s SSN is not valid for employment.  If your child was born in 2022 make sure you said he lived with you the whole year.  There is an oddly worded question that asks if the child paid over half their own support.  Say NO to that question.

You will not get the childcare credit until (unless) you enter income earned from working.   The credit does not work unless you enter your income first.   If you are filing a joint return you must show income for both spouses, or show that one or both of you was a student or disabled.   If you have self-employment income and show a loss you will not get the childcare credit.  You will not get the credit if you are filing married filing separately.  

If you have entered all of your income and you have entered your dependent(s) then work on the childcare credit by entering the Tax ID or Social Security number of your childcare provider and enter the amount you paid for the childcare.

One of the most common mistakes that messes up the childcare credit for people is listing all of the earned income under only one name on a joint return.  Make very sure that your incomes are listed under each of your names.  It’s pretty easy to check.  Go to the Income section, and click “update” on Wages and Salary.  That will take you to the W-2 Summary.  Do you see income listed under both of your names? 

 The person receiving the care had to be 12 or under or qualified as mentally or physically disabled. To claim the childcare credit you need to be filing as Head of Household or Married Filing Jointly. (NOT married filing separately)

 If your child was born in 2022 make sure you say the child lived with you all year. The credit is a percentage of your expenses based on your AGI (the higher the income, the lower the percentage)  You must provide the Social Security number for each child you are claiming, and the Social Security number or Tax ID for each care provider. 

In the case of divorced or never-married parents—only the custodial parent can use the childcare credit.

And remember that the childcare credit is a NON-refundable credit.  It can reduce your tax owed down to zero, but it is not added to your refund.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900643-what-is-the-child-and-dependent-care-credit

[BrittanyS]

TurboTax will ask initial interview questions about you and your spouse if filing Married Filing Joint.  To get the child and dependent care credit, both spouses must earn income, be full-time students, or be disabled.  

As @xmasbaby0 stated, you will want to ensure you have all the information for your child filled out in the dependent section of My Info in TurboTax.  

To Enter the Dependent Care Credit in TurboTax, follow these steps:

1. Click Deductions & Credits
2. Answer the interview questions about you and your spouse's working status
3. Your dependent's name should be listed under the box. Choose who received the care you paid for from the list below.  Remember, you can claim the dependent care expenses if your child is under the age of 13.  
4. If your child's name is not listed, you can select Add Another Person.  This will move you back to the dependent screen.  
5. Verify your child is entered correctly.

For more information on the Child Dependent Care qualifications, see the link below:

Who is a Qualifying Person for the Child and Dependent Care Credit?

@cdabney0263

[cdabney0263]

HI! 

thank you for the response all information is correct for our dependent, but this is what shows up: 

Tell Us More About Crystal and Ronald

In order for us to get you the child and dependent care credit, both spouses must have earned income or be either a full-time student or disabled. Learn more

Check any that applied to you in 2022:

Crystal Ronald     Was a full-time student   Was disabled   None of the above

[cdabney0263]

I didn't see this response until now! 

THANK YOU! this is exactly the issue, i had not entered my income because I have not received my W2 yet, so i was trying to get ahead of the game! 

THANK YOU!