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erinrobram
February 24, 2022
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Both my husband

  • February 24, 2022
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I thought that we would get some sort of credit for the fact that we need a babysitter every afternoon and also during all school breaks

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Bsch4477
Employee
February 24, 2022

Did you look at child care credit?

VolvoGirl
VolvoGirl
Employee
February 24, 2022

Did you enter the babysitter's ssn on your return?

 

What is the Child Care Credit

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900643-what-is-the-child-and-dependent-care-credit

 

Child Care Credit denied

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901575-child-and-dependent-care-credit-denied-spouse-has-no-earned-income

 

And see What is earned inccome

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2899928-what-is-earned-income

 

MARRIED INCOME

Make sure you are each showing income.  Check each W2, should be assigned to the right spouse.   If you have self employment income you need to have a profit to qualify.  Have you entered all your income yet?

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