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grhofman
April 8, 2025
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My wife is self employed and I'm a W2 and turbo tax is telling me we don't qualify for the child and dependent care credit. Why would this be?

  • April 8, 2025
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It says both spouses must have earned income. My wife's business is just starting up so expenses exceed revenue. Does this mean she doesn't have earned income?

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    Mike9241
    April 8, 2025

    Unfortunately, that's correct. 

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