What is the Dependent Care Tax Credit?

There is a difference between the dependent care tax credit and the child tax credit even though they sound the same.

The dependent care tax credit is for anyone who has a dependent and is working.  A dependent is a child or adult who cannot provide for their own care.

This tax credit is to help offset the costs of care for your loved ones when you have to work every day. Read more on the criteria for the dependent care tax credit and also how much it is worth.