other dependent care tax credit

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March 9, 2023
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If someone's biological child has not been deemed disabled and said child did not work at all in 2022; yet the parents paid for their treatment at a mental health facility-does this qualify the parent for the $500 dependent care tax credit?

xmasbaby0

Employee

You are really asking about the $500 credit for other dependents---not the dependent care credit (that one is for paying someone to take care of them so you could work).

IRS interview to help determine who can be claimed:

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/who-can-i-claim-as-a-dependent

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3113432-who-can-i-claim-as-my-dependent

CREDIT FOR OTHER DEPENDENTS

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4499708-what-is-the-500-credit-for-other-dependents-family-tax-credit

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rhondajoy125Author

yes, that is what I am asking. What is unclear to me though after reviewing the links you provided (thank you) is if the biological child is well over 17 and not legally considered to be "permanently or totally disabled", do we qualify for the credit?

xmasbaby0

Employee

@rhondajoy125 If you paid for over half the child's support in 2022 and your child had less than $4400 of income -- not counting any Social Security--- the child can meet the criteria to be a "qualifying relative" even if they are over 18. Realize that even aging parents can be qualified relatives for the $500 credit, so age is not a "deal breaker."