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April 5, 2022
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Should I be completing the 2441 form if I am the provider of care for my dependent?

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April 5, 2022

No.  There is no deduction for childcare for your own children.  As a matter of fact, both parents must meet specific guidelines in order to claim the deduction.

 

You may be able to claim the child and dependent care credit if you paid expenses for the care of a qualifying individual to enable you (and your spouse, if filing a joint return) to work or actively look for work. Generally, you may not take this credit if your filing status is married filing separately. However, see What’s Your Filing Status? in Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses, which describes an exception for certain taxpayers living apart from their spouse and meeting other requirements. 

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