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Amy B
Level 3

Client has W2 with $19000 in dependent care benefits for 3 children.  (free childcare at the job)

Do I complete form 2441?

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Jim-from-Ohio
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Jim-from-Ohio
Level 11

YES

sjrcpa
Level 15

Is that $19K in Box 10?

The more I know, the more I don't know.
Amy B
Level 3

Yes.  It’s in box 10. 

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Just-Lisa-Now-
Level 15
Level 15

thats way too much for box 10, and then they got free childcare at the job?   

Is that the value of the childcare they received or something like that?


♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥Lisa♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪
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sjrcpa
Level 15

As Lisa said, that's too much for Box 10. The W-2 is wrong.

Theoretically, the $19,000 could be taxable wages in Box 1. 

The more I know, the more I don't know.
Amy B
Level 3

Update: The $19000 is included in Wages.  Client has 3 young children that receive "free" daycare.  However, it's taxable income.  That said.  Can I fill out a Form 2441 reflecting this $19000.

( I understand it's way over the limit.)  Thank you.  

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sjrcpa
Level 15

Yes.

The more I know, the more I don't know.