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Lennox1986
Returning Member
posted Mar 23, 2025 11:43:58 AM

Deductions on wrong spouse? How to correct

Hello

 

When entering child care expenses, it should default to the spouse who makes the least, however mine is on the higher income spouse and i cannot correct/change it. Any ideas?

 

Thanks!

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Lennox1986
Returning Member
Mar 24, 2025 8:09:58 AM

Does anyone have any idea? Turbotax's "help" won't connect me to a person.

TurboTaxBrenda
Moderator
Mar 24, 2025 11:25:03 AM

Did you enter the child care expenses under the spouse that was to claim it? 

Lennox1986
Returning Member
Mar 24, 2025 12:58:39 PM

Yes, i entered my tax info first (the lower one), then when i added my spouse's tax info it automatically changed it to hers and i didn't notice and posted it, only to notice when i was printing a hard copy.

 

I've tried to refile and adjust it, but cannot change it, even when it asks if the higher income spouse is eligible and i say no. 

Lennox1986
Returning Member
Mar 25, 2025 1:06:45 PM

@TurboTaxBrenda any ideas on how to fix it, i'm concerned about giving the wrong info to the government. Thanks!

TurboTaxAniqua
Moderator
Mar 27, 2025 7:57:10 AM

@Lennox1986 We are aware of this issue, and our development team is working on a resolution. We appreciate your patience.

Lennox1986
Returning Member
Mar 27, 2025 8:49:03 AM

Awesome thank you!!! That relieves a lot of stress.