To get the credit, you must file a federal income tax return. There are places where you can get
free tax preparation assistance and help applying for the Federal Child and Dependent Care
Tax Credit. Click
here for free help filing your tax returns and claiming your tax credits.
To claim the Federal Child and Dependent Care
Tax Credit, you will need to know exactly how much credit you should get back. Free tax preparation
assistance sites can help you figure out how much money you should get back in tax credits for the year.
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If you choose to file your taxes yourself, and without the assistance of a free tax preparation
site, you will need the following information:
- If you file a 1040A, you can claim the credit on this form and you can figure the credit on Schedule 2,
the Child and Dependent Care Expenses form. You must attach Schedule 2 to your 1040A when you file your
taxes.
- If you file 1040, you can claim the credit on this form and figure the credit on Form 2441 and attach it
to your 1040.
- You can call (800)-TAX-FORM to request these forms or to get instructions on filing your taxes
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To apply for this benefit, you will need: - Valid picture ID
- Proof of social security or a record of the correct social security number(s) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) cards for yourself and your spouse (if you have a spouse) and any dependents you are including in your tax form
- List of the correct birthdates for each person in your household
- All W-2s, 1099s, and proof of other income (if any) for you and your spouse
- A copy of last year's tax return (if available)
- Name and address of the person or organization that provides care for your child or dependent AND the care provider's social security number or taxpayer identification number
If you don’t have regular pay stubs to prove your income, see alternatives here.
The needed documents
section lists all the forms and documents you can use to prove your
household's income, resources, where you live, your social security
number, your citizenship or immigration status, etc.
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