CAREGIVEER TO A 95-YEAR-OLD EXPENSE

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WHERE CAN I PUT THE EXPENSE FOR A 95-YEAR-OLD CAREGIVER EXPENSE, I TRYED TO PUT IT UNDER THE CHILD CARE CREDIT BUT THE SYSTEM IS GIVING ME AN ERROR MESAJE

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TaxGuyBillAnswer

On the General Information Worksheet (where you enter the taxpayer's name, address, SSN, filing status, etc.) look at the section for dependents. There is a checkbox for "Child Disabled" (directly under the spot where you enter the amount for the Dependent Care Credit).

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Terry53029

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Don't know why you would try to put an expense under child care as that is for a child under 14 years old. Your question leaves out too many details to give you an answer. I can only assume you are talking about your client that is in the business of health care. does your client have W2 or 1099NEC. Need a lot more details

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anatax2022Author

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thanks for reaching out. well, my client has a dependent mother 95 years old, she paid someone for the care of her mom. I thought we can use the childcare expense for adults with disabilities to claim the credit for the expense. thank you. I know I can also use the Itemized form for deductions, but I needed clarification.

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TaxGuyBill

What exactly is the error message?

@Terry53029 That credit is also for caring for disabled people over age 12.

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anatax2022Author

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error message is in pink color, is asking if the person is disable? I don't know where to answer the question.

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TaxGuyBillAnswer

On the General Information Worksheet (where you enter the taxpayer's name, address, SSN, filing status, etc.) look at the section for dependents. There is a checkbox for "Child Disabled" (directly under the spot where you enter the amount for the Dependent Care Credit).

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garman22

Intuit Community Champion

So long as it allows them to work, I also believe you could use it as a credit for dependent care. Its been a minute since I last did one. Otherwise its a Schedule A medical expense.

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anatax2022Author

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Thank you for replying to my question.

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