Question

Which of these is required for the California Child and Dependent Care Expenses Credit, but not the federal credit?
Reporting nontaxable funds received, including child support and public assistance.
Married taxpayers generally must file a joint return.
The taxpayer and the person(s) for whom the care was provided must have lived in the same home for more than half the year.
The care must have been provided so the taxpayer (and the spouse, if married) could work or look for work.

Answer 1

Reporting nontaxable funds received, including child support and public assistance.

Explanation: California requires you to report nontaxable funds (e.g., child support, public assistance) when determining the state child and dependent care credit. The other items (filing jointly if married, the care enabling work/looking for work, and the residency requirement) are requirements for the federal credit as well.