Yes but you will have to have some information about the babysitter in order to fill out the CCTC form that will have to be attached to your 1040 tax form for this purpose.
You can find more information by going to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for PUBLICATION 503 go to chapter 3
PROVIDER IDENTIFICATION TEST
You must identify all persons or organizations that provide care for your child or dependent. Use Part I of Form 2441 to show the information.
Information needed. To identify the care provider, you must give the provider's:
Name,
Address, and
Taxpayer identification number.
If the care provider is an individual, the taxpayer identification number is his or her social security number or individual taxpayer identification number. If the care provider is an organization, then it is the employer identification number (EIN). You do not have to show the taxpayer identification number if the care provider is a tax-exempt organization (such as a church or school). In this case, enter "Tax-Exempt" in the space where the tax form calls for the number. If you cannot provide all of the information or the information is incorrect, you must be able to show that you used Due diligence (discussed later) in trying to furnish the necessary information.
Getting the information. You can use Form W-10, Dependent Care Provider's Identification and Certification, to request the required information from the care provider. If you do not use Form W-10, you can get the information from one of the other sources listed in the instructions for Form W-10, including:
A copy of the provider's social security card,
A copy of the provider's completed Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate, if he or she is your household employee,
A copy of the statement furnished by your employer if the provider is your employer's dependent care plan, or
A letter or invoice from the provider if it shows the necessary information.
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Generally, no. Child support is a percentage of the obligor's net income. However, sometimes there is an additional payment for child care.
they are like a babysitter and they watch kids
child care provider caregiver
On what?
Yes, you can claim child care expenses on your taxes as a deduction if you meet certain criteria and requirements set by the IRS.
Yes, if you paid for child care, regardless of where the income comes from, you can claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit.
No, typically only one parent can claim the dependent care FSA for a child.
No
The children you care for are your "charges."
You can deduct child care expenses on your taxes by using the Child and Dependent Care Credit. This credit allows you to claim a percentage of your child care expenses as a tax deduction. To qualify, you must have paid for child care so you could work or look for work. Be sure to keep records of your child care expenses and consult with a tax professional for guidance on how to claim this credit on your tax return.
You can enter child care expenses on your taxes by filling out Form 2441 and attaching it to your Form 1040. This form allows you to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit for qualifying expenses related to child care.
Leave without a babysitter would be wrong but not if you have to leave to work or take care of a sick relative etc and leave the child with someone trustworthy.