Does anyone know what the federal allowable childcare expense is?

[downwardspiral]

Just trying to figure that out but can't find it

[JRScott]

I don 't think there is an IRS established number for child care. I suppose it might be under MISC according to them but that's to low. You might could compare what you spend to other cases in your area and see where you fall.

[gymbofreak]

I know my one child who is two yrs old is 670 a month it was close to 900 when she was an infant. Im in florida fyi..

[JollyGG]

I don't think their is an IRS standard for child care. I think child care is one of those expenses that you simply put down your actuall expense and that is what you are allowed assuming it's not outrageous.

gymbofreak - I know alot of people around here who pay close to that. I got very blessed and found a great home daycare that takes my two kids (5 and 2) for around 700 a month. However, I know that most of my friends pay that for just one kid. I'm in South Dakota.

[Cali]

I used to pay 1000$ for 2 kids, but that was years ago. I am sure it is a lot more now.

[downwardspiral]

I'm paying $1400 a month. I have a 3 year old and a 3 month old.