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

Skills Warm Up: Earned Income Test

Question 1 of 1

Phillip and Martha are married. Phillip was a full-time student from January 1 through June 30 of the tax year. He earned $10,000 over the summer as a bartender. Martha also attended school full time during the same time period. She was unemployed during the summer months. For which months can Martha be treated as having earned income?

Review the first footnote in the Credit for Child & Dependent Care Expenses screening sheet.

January through June
January through December
June through September
None of them


Publication 4012, Credit for Child & Dependent Care Expenses screening sheet
Publication 4012, Child and Dependent Care Credit Expenses Tip

Publication 4012, Credit for Child & Dependent Care Expenses screening sheet

Publication 4012, Child and Dependent Care Credit Expenses Tip