·Federal program
Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC)
Federal tax credit for expenses paid for the care of a qualifying child under age 13 or a disabled spouse or dependent of any age, to enable the taxpayer to work or look for work. Credit ranges from 20% to 35% of qualifying expenses based on adjusted gross income.
What it offers
Tax credit for work-related care expenses for qualifying dependents under age 13 or disabled dependents. Credit is calculated based on income and a percentage of qualified expenses. Requires identification of the care provider (name, address, and SSN/EIN) on Form 2441. See Publication 503 for specific expense limits and credit rates.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
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What are the current income and asset limits, and whose income counts?
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Is the person receiving care in the covered age range (null–12)?
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Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
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Which tax year does this apply to, and what form claims it?
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Does your employer already offer this, and have they told staff?
Some credits are claimed by the employer, not by you — asking is the move.