If you had qualified expenses for 2023 that you did not pay until 2024, you may be able to increase the amount of the Child Care Credit you can take in 2024. To figure the credit, follow the instructions listed below and complete Worksheet A. After you complete Worksheet A, the program will include your delayed payments in the Child Care Credit calculations.
Where do I report delayed child care payments?
To enter this information in the program, please follow the steps listed below:
- Select Federal
- Deductions
- Select My Forms
- Credits
- Child and Dependent Care Credit Form 2441
- Answer yes, to the question of "Did you pay any care expenses for 2023 in 2024?"
For more information regarding delayed child care payments, please see the instructions for Form 2441.