Program Descriptions

Federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

You can apply for a Federal tax credit for childcare and dependent care that is needed while you work or look for work. This tax credit will reduce your tax bill, but is not refundable. Childcare for your children under 13 years old, and dependant care for your spouse or other children 13 and over who can not care for themselves qualifies as expenses as you work to be gainfully employed. You must file a tax return to qualify for the tax credit. Use form 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses, or Schedule 2, Child and Dependent Care Expenses for Form 1040A filers, which ever is most applicable. See www.irs.gov for more information.