Why did child and dependent care credit not calculate in 2018?

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October 3, 2020
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Client MFJ has same number of kids, income level stayed above $270k, dependent care expenses above $6000, and no other significant changes between 2018 and 2019. However, the credit of $1200 was not calculated for 2018 but is now showing up for 2019.

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Best answer by Just-Lisa-Now-

You're right. Both W2's were classified under one spouse in 2018. I updated 2018 and the credit adjusted to $200 which is what I expected.

However, 2019 is showing $1200 for the credit. I believe it should be $200 for 2019 as well but this time the W2's are correctly applied to 1 per spouse.

You'll just have to follow the math down the 2441 and see how its computing the 1200

You're sure the DCB in Box 10 was included on the W2?

George4Tacks

Level 15

What is (was) in box 10 of the W2 for each year?

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jacobchoe-cpaAuthor

Level 3

$5,000 for both years.

Just-Lisa-Now-

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Compare the 2018 and 2019 printed 2441s to each other, what's different?

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jacobchoe-cpaAuthor

Level 3

Main difference is Lines 5, 6, and 9 are missing from 2018. I'm not sure what is driving those line calculations because I see amounts on those lines in 2019.

Also, I believe since the W2 has $5,000 in both years, they should only qualify for $200 credit. However, 2018 is calculating $0 while 2019 is calculating $1200.

Just-Lisa-Now-

Intuit Community Champion

Did both spouses work and have earned income in 2018?

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