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April 22, 2022
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Why is the California child and dependent care expenses credit no longer refundable?

  • April 22, 2022
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Did something change recently? It says the child and dependent care tax credit is Now Nonrefundable, saying I may not get the full benefit of the amount I qualify for. I tried researching and everything I have read says its Fully Refundable. what's going on?

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Critter-3
April 22, 2022

For the 2021 return ...  the feds yes but CA NO ... read the instructions here ... clearly says NONREFUNDABLE : 

 

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2021/2021-3506-instructions.html