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joe-hemmer
February 12, 2024
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Is childcare and child support the same thing on this website?Is child care and child support the same thing on this website?

  • February 12, 2024
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DoninGA
DoninGA
Employee
February 12, 2024

Paying child support that was ordered by a court or an agreement between the parents and paid directly to the parent of the child is not entered on a tax return.

 

Child and Dependent care is if you pay someone to care for the child while you are at work.

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JulieS
February 12, 2024

No, childcare is paying a person or a business to look after your dependents' while you work or go to school. Paying for childcare may get you a tax credit. Follow this link for more about claiming a childcare credit. 

 

Child support is a payment made due to a legal agreement, or a court order to support your children. Paying child support doesn't go on your tax return. 

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