dependent care benefits

[Amy B]

Client has W2 with $19000 in dependent care benefits for 3 children.  (free childcare at the job)

Do I complete form 2441?

[Jim-from-Ohio · Accepted solution]

YES

[sjrcpa]

Is that $19K in Box 10?

[Amy B]

Yes.  It’s in box 10. 

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

thats way too much for box 10, and then they got free childcare at the job?   

Is that the value of the childcare they received or something like that?

[sjrcpa]

As Lisa said, that's too much for Box 10. The W-2 is wrong.

Theoretically, the $19,000 could be taxable wages in Box 1. 

[Amy B]

Update: The $19000 is included in Wages.  Client has 3 young children that receive "free" daycare.  However, it's taxable income.  That said.  Can I fill out a Form 2441 reflecting this $19000.

( I understand it's way over the limit.)  Thank you.  

[sjrcpa]

Yes.