Question

Form 2441 - Paid Amount Equal to Qualified Expenses

Accepted Answer

On your IRS Form 2441: Child and Dependent Care Expenses, the amount listed as "paid to providers" must equal the amount entered as qualified expenses for your dependent(s) plus any dependent care benefits provided by the employer. The amount in the Amount paid in 20YY field must equal your qualified child and dependent care expenses plus the dependent care benefits reported in Box 10 of your Form W-2.

To access Form 2441, and verify the amount paid to your care providers, go to our article Form 2441 - Entering Child and Dependent Care Expenses in Program.

Accepted Answer

On your IRS Form 2441: Child and Dependent Care Expenses, the amount listed as "paid to providers" must equal the amount entered as qualified expenses for your dependent(s) plus any dependent care benefits provided by the employer. The amount in the Amount paid in 20YY field must equal your qualified child and dependent care expenses plus the dependent care benefits reported in Box 10 of your Form W-2.

To access Form 2441, and verify the amount paid to your care providers, go to our article Form 2441 - Entering Child and Dependent Care Expenses in Program.