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rachelc-111
January 28, 2020
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I paid a person 5,000 the 2019 year to watch my daughter. She is 77 and does not work. Does she have to file a tax return if i claim the childcare tax credit.

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bwergeles
January 28, 2020

Yes, generally, if you are self-employed and you had net earnings of $400 or more, you must file a tax return. This is true regardless of whether you claim a credit for child and dependent care expenses.

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