IRC §21 cited · Form 2441

Child & Dependent Care Credit

Daycare. After-school. Day camp. Get 20% to 35% back as a tax credit.

Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)

Filing status

Qualifying children (under 13) or disabled dependents

Qualified care expenses paid ($/yr)

Your earned income

Spouse earned income (if MFJ)

Your credit

Eligible Expenses

After §21 caps

Credit Rate

35%

Sliding by AGI

Your Credit

Non-refundable

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Max eligible: $3,000 for 1 child / $6,000 for 2+. Capped at lowest earned income (both spouses must work). Per IRC §21(c).

Have us claim every dependent credit you qualify for →

Estimates only. Overnight camp does NOT qualify. Day camp DOES. Care provider must have TIN/SSN reported on Form 2441. Coordinate with employer Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 limit reduces eligible expenses). Have us run the real numbers. Phone 689-331-5723.