Child and Dependent Care Credit & Flexible Benefit Plans
Question: My spouse and I both work and are eligible for the child and dependent care credit. Can I include the expense of my 5 year-old son's private kindergarten tuition as a qualified expense on Form 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses?
Answer:
The expense of tuition for kindergarten does not qualify for the child and dependent care credit because kindergarten is primarily educational in nature.
- The expense of your child's care at school may qualify for the credit, if it can be separated from the expense of your child's education.
- For example, the expense of an afterschool care program may qualify, even though the expense of school tuition does not qualify.
Additional Information:
Category: Child Care Credit, Other Credits
Subcategory: Child and Dependent Care Credit & Flexible Benefit Plans
