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CPE Child and Dependent Care Expenses


Course name



Tax Benefits for Parents of Children

Recommended CPE credit


10 CPE hours - CPE credit calculated as 100% of total study time (50 minute hour)


Level/ Prerequisite


Basic / None

Number of final exam questions


50

Interactive review questions?


Yes

Course format:


Self study

Reference text:



IRS Publication 503 - Child and Dependent Care Expenses

IRS Publication 929 - Tax Rules for Children and Dependents

IRS Publication 972 - Child Tax Credit


Course last updated:


April 17, 2010

Subject classification:
 

Taxation

Learning objectives:

Understand:
  •  the qualifications to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses 
  •  the employment tax rules for household employers
  • the qualifications to claim the child tax credit
  • how to figure and claim the credits
  • rules for filing requirements for children
  • tax on children's investment income