Keep the care provider’s name, address, and taxpayer identification number (SSN/ITIN/EIN or “Tax-exempt,” as applicable); you can collect this using Form W-10 or other acceptable documentation listed in the W-10 instructions
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How do education credits or deductions work for 2025 if I or my child is in college or a training program?​
For 2025, the main federal education tax benefits for college or many job-training programs are generally the two education credits (AOTC and LLC) plus a few “education-related” exclusions/deductions (student loan interest, employer assistance
Which parent can claim the child-related credits when parents are divorced or separated in 2025?​
Usually, the custodial parent (the parent the child lived with for more nights during 2025) is the parent who can claim the child as a dependent and, therefore, the child-related benefits tied to that dependent.
How do I determine who qualifies as my dependent for 2025, especially with shared custody or support situations?​
A child generally qualifies as your qualifying child if the relationship, age, residency, support, and joint return tests are met. In shared custody situations, the residency test is typically the deciding factor (where the child lived).
What are the main family-related tax credits available for 2025 returns (children, dependents, care, education)?​
Child generally must be under age 17 at year-end and meet relationship, residency, support, and dependency tests; the child must have an SSN valid for employment issued by the due date of the return (including extensions).
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What are the most common IRS audit triggers for 2025 returns and how can I reduce my audit risk while staying compliant?​
Information mismatch (W-2/1099 vs. what you reported). The IRS selects some returns for examination using computerized screening and by comparing what’s on the return to information it receives
How do I fix a mistake on my 2025 return, and when should I file an amended return versus respond to an IRS notice?​
If you are amending to claim an additional refund/credit, the general deadline is within 3 years after you filed the original return (including extensions) or 2 years after you paid the tax