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February 25, 2022
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On my daycare breakdown, there is a line item for "School age summer camp materials and activity fee". Can I include this amount with my daycare expense for my taxes?

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February 25, 2022

@BennettL - Yes. 

If you paid a daycare center, babysitter, summer camp, or other care provider to care for a qualifying child under age 13 or a disabled dependent of any age, you may qualify for a tax credit on your 2020 taxes of:

 

 

Deducting Summer Camps and Daycare with the Child and Dependent Care Credit

  • up to 35% of qualifying expenses of $3,000 ($1,050) for one child or dependent, or
  • up to $6,000 ($2,100) for two or more children or dependents.
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BennettLAuthor
February 25, 2022

Thanks.  I know I can claim all of my daycare tuition, but am not sure about material fees and activity fees since this is a one time summer camp fee and is separate from our weekly tuition.  It is my understanding I cannot claim registration fees, but am not sure if activity fees are different.   

February 25, 2022

Day camp or summer camp fees, even for camps centered around a sport or activity, qualify if the camp was selected to provide care while the parent or parents were at work. 

Deducting Summer Camps and Daycare with the Child and Dependent Care Credit

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