To complete Form 2441, follow these steps:

1. In your TaxAct return, click Federal (on smaller devices, click  in the top left corner of your screen, then click Federal).
2. Scroll down to see more topics, and click Child and Dependent Care.
3. Click + Add Form 2441 Care Provider to create a new copy of the form. 
   • Alternatively, click Edit to edit or update the form details If using the desktop program, click Review instead of Edit.
4. Continue with the interview process to enter the provider information and answer any relevant questions.
5. On the How much of the $__ paid to care providers in 2024 was spent for each dependent's care? screen, click Start beside the first dependent's name to enter how much of the total paid was for that dependent. If none of the amount paid to a provider was for that dependent, check the box ___ is a qualified dependent, but did not incur expenses, and click Continue.
6. Once you have added amounts, or checked the box for each dependent, click Continue to proceed.
7. A summary page will display the results of the credit calculation. 
   • If the credit is not allowed, a reason is shown. 
   • If the credit is allowed, the amount will be displayed. The credit carries to Form 2441, and Form 1040, Schedule 3, line 2.

Related Links

• Publication 503
• Instructions for Form 2441

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