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If cost for child care is $32k and I enter that amount, does the software factor in the max? 3 kids 7 and under is $24k (i.e. $8k each child). Do I put the $32 or $24?

 
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If cost for child care is $32k and I enter that amount, does the software factor in the max? 3 kids 7 and under is $24k (i.e. $8k each child). Do I put the $32 or $24?

Yes, the software will cap the amount to the max. So putting in the full amount won’t necessary make a difference, but there’s also no reason not to.

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If cost for child care is $32k and I enter that amount, does the software factor in the max? 3 kids 7 and under is $24k (i.e. $8k each child). Do I put the $32 or $24?

Yes, the software will cap the amount to the max. So putting in the full amount won’t necessary make a difference, but there’s also no reason not to.