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My wife is a dependent and works as a full-time research volunteer at Children's Hospital with no pay. Can we claim deductible for my son's daycare fees?if yes, how?

My wife and son are in the dependent visa. My wife works as a full-time Research Assistant in children's hospital with no pay as a volunteer.

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MinhT
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My wife is a dependent and works as a full-time research volunteer at Children's Hospital with no pay. Can we claim deductible for my son's daycare fees?if yes, how?

If you file jointly and you wife has no earned income, you are not eligible for the Child and dependent care tax credit.

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MinhT
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My wife is a dependent and works as a full-time research volunteer at Children's Hospital with no pay. Can we claim deductible for my son's daycare fees?if yes, how?

If you file jointly and you wife has no earned income, you are not eligible for the Child and dependent care tax credit.

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