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britt-210
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What if you dont have the providers SSN/EIN/ITIN?

it states •You must furnish the care provider's name, address, and (unless it's a tax-exempt organization) their SSN, ITIN, or EIN on your return.

my old provider and I didn't leave off on very good terms, she will not respond to my text or calls so I am unable to get this information, can I still file without it? also my child went to 2 different in home providers will I be able to put both down with what amount I paid each?
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What if you dont have the providers SSN/EIN/ITIN?

If you have kept no records on child care providers and cannot get their names and SSN's, you can use Form W-10, Dependent Care Provider's Identification and Certification, to request this information from the care provider.

If you are unsuccessful and cannot provide information regarding the care provider, you may still be eligible for the credit if it is shown that you exercised due diligence in attempting to provide the required information. The due diligence steps you took must be listed on the Reverse of Form 2441.  One of them should be that the provider refused to provide Form W-10.

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i2441.pdf at page 3.

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