Whether you have young children at home, are a caregiver for aging parents or live with a disabled spouse, you have to make sure they are safe and supervised while you’re at work. Finding someone you ...

The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit helps offset the costs of care for children under 13 and other qualifying dependents while you work or look for work. For 2026, you can claim a percentage of up ...

Child care is one of the biggest expenses many families face. In most U.S. states, the cost of day care now exceeds public college tuition — and in 17 states, it’s even higher than the average rent.

If you’ve paid expenses for day care, preschool or another form of caregiving, there’s a tax break you may want to know about. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

With just a few days left to file your taxes, make sure you know how to claim the dependent care credit. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of the University at Albany. As a former ...