A married couple has earned income from only the spouse. The spouse participates in a dependent care benefit plan under his employer's cafeteria plan. These benefits are in box 10 of W-2 and not included in box 1. Do they have to add back the $5,000 benefit to their 1040?
Gary Hyde
You (and your spouse if filing jointly) must have earned income to take the credit or exclude dependent care benefits from your income.
For more information check: Child and Dependent Care Expenses
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