Child and Dependent Care Credit & Flexible Benefit Plans

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Child and Dependent Care Credit & Flexible Benefit Plans

My spouse and I both work and are eligible for the child and dependent care credit. Can I include the expense of my 5 year-old-son's private kindergarten tuition as a qualified expense on Form 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses? Why did I receive a Form W-2 reporting a benefit of $3,000 in Box 10 when my employer set aside $3,000 in wages for dependent care under a dependent care benefit plan? How do I complete Form 2441 if I have a dependent care flexible spending account? My babysitter refused to provide me with her social security number. Can I still claim the amount I paid to the babysitter for child care while I worked? If so, how do I claim these child care expenses on my tax return? I am thinking of having a family member babysit for my child full time in her home while I work. Who is responsible for paying taxes on the money I pay for this care? Can I claim this cost as a child care expense even though my family member is not a registered day care provider? Do daycare payments for an elderly person qualify for the child and dependent care credit?
Category: Child Care Credit/Other Credits
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