Title: Solved: Need clarification on the definition of Incapable of Self Care - Child Care Credit
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Need clarification on the definition of Incapable of Self Care - Child Care Credit
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Need clarification on the definition of Incapable of Self Care - Child Care Credit
My wife has become i'll and had to stop working in 2014. Due to her illness she has trouble caring for herself and our children so even though she is home we still pay some child care expenses. I am not sure whether she meets the definition of Incapable of Self Care, as the examples given are pretty generic. My biggest concern is how to substantiate this. She has filed for disability but we have not received a formal decision. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
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Need clarification on the definition of Incapable of Self Care - Child Care Credit
Incapable of self-care generally means that the person cannot perform normal, everyday activities to care for themselves. These activities would include being able to bathe themselves, dress themselves, or prepare their own meals among other things. The IRS defines it this way: