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Instructions for Form IT-216 Claim for Child and Dependent Care Credit - New York
This document contains official instructions for Form IT-216 , Claim for Child and Dependent Care Credit - a form released and collected by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. An up-to-date fillable Form IT-216 is available for download through this link.
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Q: What is Form IT-216?A: Form IT-216 is a form used to claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit in New York.
Q: Who can claim the Child and Dependent Care Credit?A: You can claim the credit if you paid for child or dependent care expenses while you worked or actively looked for work.
Q: What expenses qualify for the credit?A: Expenses like daycare, summer day camp, and after-school programs may qualify for the credit.
Q: How do I calculate the credit?A: The credit is calculated based on a percentage of your qualifying expenses, up to certain limits.
Q: Is there an income limit for claiming the credit?A: Yes, there is an income limit. The amount of credit you can claim decreases as your income increases.
Q: When is the deadline for filing Form IT-216?A: The deadline for filing Form IT-216 is the same as the deadline for filing your New York state income tax return.
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