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Childcare expenses not being accounted for in deductions

So frustrating. At the very beginning of the tax questionnaire is where it asks for relationship. That’s why it took so long to fix it. If you go to the beginning of your return is there a relationship option? Is this the first time you’re deducting child care expenses?

Childcare expenses not being accounted for in deductions

Thanks for your help, they are listed as "son's" and "daughter" and as a dependent, so I think it is filled out correctly. When you enter in the childcare expenses does it show for you on the summary? For me it says "$0" 

Childcare expenses not being accounted for in deductions

Are you using TurboTax Desktop or Online? Are you completing a joint return- for your and your spouse?

Childcare expenses not being accounted for in deductions

Online, filing separately. Mine have been completed, I claimed $0 in deductions for childcare expenses and submitted no receipts for childcare

Childcare expenses not being accounted for in deductions

If you are married, you must enter yourself as married at the beginning of your return, even if you are filing separate returns. If you entered the wrong marital status on your return, you will need to start your return over from scratch.

 

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Childcare expenses not being accounted for in deductions

I have. Any other suggestions? 

cmrg
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Childcare expenses not being accounted for in deductions

I am currently experiencing this as well. 

 

I am using the online platform.

Husband and I are filing together. 

Childcare expenses were entered. 

Childcare expenses are not being included on line 21400 of the summary. 

Dependent information is correct. 

 

Why are data not transferring into the summary section after it has been inputted? How can I get this resolved?

Childcare expenses not being accounted for in deductions

@Samsongrover @cmrg 

Did you check if the child care expenses are showing up on the other spouse's return? What province are you in?