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Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses

Some taxpayers may not be aware of the credit for child and dependent care expenses. Your time and effort may result in a lower tax for the taxpayers.

In Publication 4012, refer to the Tab G, Nonrefundable Credits, and Tab I, Earned Income Credit.

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Check your understanding of the rules for the child and dependent care credit. Indicate whether each of the statements below is true or false by clicking on the correct answer. To check your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.

  1. The child and dependent care tax credit applies only to taxpayers with dependents under the age of 13.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. The cost of sending a child to day camp is a qualified expense for the child and dependent care credit.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. To qualify for the child and dependent care credit, a taxpayer must have taxable income.
  • A.
  • B.