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.

California requires you to include nontaxable funds when figuring eligibility/amount for its child and dependent care credit; the other items listed are also required for the federal credit (married taxpayers generally must file jointly, the qualifying person’s residency, and that care was to allow work/look for work).