Credit for Child Care & Dependent Care Expenses
June 23, 2010
Credit for Child Care & Dependent Care Expenses
This publication explains the tests you must meet to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses. It explains how to figure and claim the credit. You may be able to claim the credit if you pay someone to care for your dependent who is under age 13 or for your spouse or dependent who is not able to care for himself or herself. The credit can be up to 35% of your expenses. To qualify, you must pay these expenses so you can work or look for work. This publication also discusses some of the employment tax rules for household employers.
For more info see Publication 503
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