Child & Dependent Care Credit


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The Dependent & Household Member Page is where you enter qualifying Child/Dependent Care expenses.

The qualifying provider information is entered into Form 2441; Child & Dependent Care Credit page. You will see Form 2441 listed under "Credits" after the qualifying expenses are entered.




Select "Yes" to include Child and Dependent Care expenses for an eligible child/dependent.

The page will open after selecting "Save" on the Dependent and Household Member Information main page.




The Child and Household Member main page will display if the dependent is eligible to take the Child and Dependent Care Credit. If a dependent does not qualify, you will not be able to enter that section.




  • Child and Dependent Care Credit Information page is where you enter the qualifying dependent care expenses.

  • Do not include any dependent care expenses for any other dependent.

  • Each dependent is entered individually.



After expenses are entered, select Save and you will see the qualifying expenses are now displayed on the Dependent and Household Member main page.



See sub-page for entering Care Provider Information and Form 2441; Child & Dependent Care Credit.