CA – California Form 3506 – Child and Dependent Care Expenses Credit

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Overview

Form 3506 is used to claim the California Child and Care Expenses Credit. You may be eligible for this credit if you (and your or registered domestic partner, if applicable) paid for care provided in California for a qualifying child or dependent while you were working or actively seeking employment.

Eligibility for the credit requires that you have earned income. If you received dependent care benefits but do not meet the requirements for the credit, it is not necessary to complete Form 3506.

Add Form 3506

To add the Form 3506:

  1. Go to the State taxes section.
  2. Select I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
  3. In the drop list, select California.
  4. Select the Credits tab.
  5. Select 3506 – Child and Dependent Care Expenses Credit to add and open the form.
  6. Complete the form with your applicable information.
  7. Click Save to apply changes.

Further Information

See Form 3506 instructions for more information.

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