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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.
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: Individuals who paid for child or dependent care services in order to work or look for work may be eligible to claim the credit.
Q: What expenses qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Credit?
A: Expenses for child or dependent care services provided while the filer worked or looked for work may qualify, including day care, babysitting, and summer camps.
Q: Is there an income limit to claim the credit?
A: Yes, there is an income limit to claim the credit. The limit varies depending on your filing status and number of dependents.
Q: What is the maximum amount that can be claimed for the credit?
A: The maximum amount that can be claimed for the credit is $3,000 for one child/dependent or $6,000 for two or more children/dependents.
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