One of the requirements for the Child and Dependent Care Credit is that you and your spouse must have earned income during the year.

You may wish to review your Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement entries. If you have entered one or more Forms W-2 but mislabeled them for the same spouse, this could explain why the Child and Dependent Care Credit is currently not calculating on your return.

If you need help, go to our Instructions to Enter Form W-2 Information FAQ.

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