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

Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses Workout

Skills Workout

Certification Warm Up: Question 5 of 5

Vince's wife, Valerie died in March of the tax year. His daughter, Britney, is permanently and totally disabled. Britney received disability income that provided more than half of her own support.

  • Vince lost his job in December of the tax year and received unemployment income.
  • He cashed in his 401(k) savings and used the money for household expenses. He does not qualify for any exception to the additional tax on early distributions.
  • His son, Wendell, attended summer day-care while Vince worked.

Refer to the Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses screening sheet in the Volunteer Resource Guide, Tab G, Nonrefundable Credits.

Can Vince claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses?



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

Publication 4012, Child and Dependent Care Credit Expenses Tip

Publication 17