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March 12, 2025
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How do we get the dependent care credit if we are both retired and receiving a pension and social security so we do not have a W-2?

  • March 12, 2025
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    Vanessa A
    March 12, 2025

    You do not.  In order to claim the dependent care credit, you must have earned income.  If your only income is from a pension and social security, you are not eligible for the credit. 

     

     

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    DoninGA
    DoninGA
    March 12, 2025

    To receive the Child or Dependent Care credit you must have earned income from work, either wages or self-employment.

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