Child and Dependent Care Expense

Child and Dependent Care Expense
Payments you made for child or disabled dependent care while you and your spouse both worked or looked for work may qualify for a deduction. To qualify you must maintain a home that included a child under 15 or dependent or spouse unable to care for himself/herself, and meet certain income requirements. The deduction must be divided equally between spouses when filing separately on the same form. If married filing on separate forms, you cannot take the credit.

You qualify if the total Montana adjusted gross income of both spouses:

Is Under	And You Have
$22,800	1 child
$25,200	2 children
$27,600	3 or more

You qualify!

Please note that federal rules are under 13 and only 2 children.

If you are filing a return which requires one or more Montana forms to be attached, you can still file electronically. Do not mail a paper copy of your Montana income tax return or accompanying attachments. Maintain a complete copy of your return and attachments for future reference. The department will contact you if a paper copy of your return or attachments is needed.

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