how much child care can you deduct
In general20, you can deduct up to $8,000 annually for each child who is aged six or under at the end of the year, and up to $5,000 for each child aged seven to 15 at any time in the year. This limit is increased to $11,000 annually for each child who is eligible for the disability tax credit (see topic 80). In general, the total deduction cannot exceed two-thirds of the salary or business income of the parent who is required to claim the deduction. However, itâs limited by the actual amounts paid in the year for childcare. 20 For 2014 and prior years, these annual limits were up to $7,000 for children age six or under, up to $4,000 for each child age seven to 15 and up to $10,000 for children eligible for the disability tax credit.