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

Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses Workout

Determining the Amount of the Credit

Case Study 1: Employer-provided Dependent Care Benefits

Paula has one dependent child, Jenny, who is six years old. She paid $2,900 in qualified expenses. Paula's Form W-2, box 10, shows she received $1,400 during the year from her employer's dependent care assistance program. Because she received dependent care benefits, Paula completed Form 2441, Part III, before completing Part II.

After completing Part I of Form 2441, which part of Form 2441 does Paula need to complete next?

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Paula and Jenny.
Form 2441

Form 2441