Child and Dependent Care Credit & Flexible Benefit Plans
Question: How do I complete Form 2441 if I have a dependent care flexible spending account?
Answer:
You must complete Part III of Form 2441 (PDF), Child and Dependent Care Expenses, to exclude the dependent care benefit from income, even if you cannot claim the child and dependent care credit.
- Enter your total employer-provided dependent care benefit on the correct line (this amount should appear in box 10 of your Form W-2) and your qualified expenses on the correct line.
- The last lines of Part III will help you determine whether you can also take the credit and the dollar limit on qualified expenses.
- Also complete Part I, Persons or Organizations Who Provided the Care.
Additional Information:
- Instructions for Form 2441 (PDF)
- Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses
- Tax Topic 602, Child and Dependent Care Credit
Category: Child Care Credit, Other Credits
Subcategory: Child and Dependent Care Credit & Flexible Benefit Plans
