Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses Workout

Five Eligibility Tests

Case Study 3: Qualifying Person Test

A sample interview with taxpayer Dorothy uses the questions from the Child and Dependent Care Credit Expenses Tip in the Volunteer Resource Guide, Tab G, Nonrefundable Credits.

Does Dorothy's daughter meet the qualifying person test for the credit?

Sample Interview
Volunteer says…   Dorothy responds…
 
I see you indicated on your intake sheet that you had child and dependent care expenses. Yes, I did.
 
You may qualify for the child and dependent care credit. Let me ask you a few more questions. Which of your dependents received the care? My daughter.
 
Now, she is 16 years old, correct? Yes, but she was diagnosed with a severe mental condition. She just cannot take care of herself.

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Publication 4012, Child and Dependent Care Credit Expenses Tip

Publication 4012, Child and Dependent Care Credit Expenses Tip