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Dependent Care Credit

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If you paid child care expenses for a qualifying individual in order for you and your spouse to work or look for work, this credit is for you. You cannot take this credit if your filing status is married filing separately.

Your total expenses cannot be more than $3,000 per qualifying individual. As long as these expenses are for the individual’s well-being and protection, it is eligible. If you receive dependent care benefits, you must subtract the amount of these benefits from your dollar limit.

Requirements

As a reminder, a qualifying individual is:

  • Under age 13 (for the care provided)
  • Your disabled spouse who was either physically or mentally incapable of self-care and lived with you over a year
  • A disabled individual incapable of self-care and lived with you for more than half of the year

For any individuals (other than your spouse or child), they cannot receive income that exceeds $4,200, file a joint tax return, or be claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return. Click here for more information.

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