What is it?
- a federal tax credit for working families and individuals for child or dependent care
- if you pay for the care of a child 12 years or younger, or older individuals who are physically or mentally unable to care for themselves
- if the child care to allow you or your spouse to work, or look for work
- if you earned income (salaries, wages, tips, net income from self-employment)
How do I apply?
- When filing your taxes, claim this credit by filling out Form 2441 with IRS form 1040 or 1040A
- Have your taxes done for free by a trained volunteer with VITA
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