Frequently Asked Tax Questions And Answers
Keyword: Dependent Care Benefits
4.6 Interest/Dividends/Other Types of Income: Employee Reimbursements, Form W–2, Wage Inquiries
Should Line 10, Dependent Care Benefits, of my Form W-2 be included
when calculating my income?
12.3 Small Business/Self-Employed/Other Business: Form W–2, FICA, Medicare, Tips, Employee Benefits
These are called Child and Dependent Care Expenses
References:
- Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses
When an employer provides day care assistance, should the employer's
contribution be reported in box 10 of Form W-2?
Yes. An employer reports dependent care assistance payments in box 10 on Form W-2.
References:
- Publication 15-A (PDF), Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide
- Publication 15-B (PDF), Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits
- Publication 535, Business Expenses
- Form W-2 (PDF), Wage and Tax Statement