Child and dependent care tax credit

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If you paid for your child’s or a dependent’s care while you worked or looked for a job, you may be eligible for a credit on your tax return.

Your eligibility to claim the child and dependent care credit will depend on the amount you paid to care for a qualifying child, spouse, or other dependent.

Find out how the child and dependent care credit works, if you qualify, and how to report the claim on your tax return.

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