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Am I eligible for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit?
Am I eligible for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit?
You can claim the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit if you had to pay someone to take care of your child (under age 13) or an adult who you claim as a dependent on your tax return. The dependent adult must be mentally or physically disabled and must earn less than $3,300 per year.
Please answer the following questions to see if you are eligible for the tax credit:
1. Are you currently working?
Yes
No
2. Do you spend money on child or adult dependent care so that you can work or look for work?
Yes
No
3. Does the child or dependent adult live with you for more than half the year?
Yes
No
4. Do you pay at least half the rent or mortgage payments for your home?
Yes
No
5. Does this statement describe your situation?
"I do not claim the person, who provides the child or dependent care, as a dependent on my taxes."
Yes
No
6. If you are married, do you file a joint tax return with your spouse?
Yes
No
If you are married and answered "yes" to questions 1-6 above, you probably qualify for the Child
and Dependent Care Tax credit. If you are not married and answered "yes" to questions 1-5, you probably qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Tax credit.
