To receive the credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses, the expenses had to have been paid for care to be provided so that you (and your spouse, if filing jointly) could work or look for work.
If both spouses do not show “earned income” (W-2’s, business income, etc.), you generally cannot claim the credit.
Little Known Factors That Can Affect Your Child and Dependent Care Credit Filing.
- If you filed as Married Filing Separately, you do not qualify for the credit.
- If you do not have a tax liability and there is nothing to reduce, you cannot report a nonrefundable credit.
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