Box 10 on W2 has $900 on it. Which was taken out pre-tax for child care flexable speding account. Do I still file for the child care credit? The software I’m using says that if I don’t the $900 will be counted as income? It seems to me that if I do use it, it’s like I’m getting the tax benefit twice.

Please advise!!!! Thanks!

Yes.

File the Form 2441 with your return. What you paid for child care will be reduced by $900 on the form. You will receive and credit for the difference (if any).

I would like to start working at a daycare. I’ve been thinking about it for a couple months now. I love children and have taken care of infants+ since I was 12 years old.

My question though is what is required in order to work for a daycare? And, does anyone have any knowledge about the salary and/or any other tips they’d like to give me?
I live in PA, USA by the way.

That depends on where you live, the qualifications vary on the country / state etc. that you live in.

In Australia, you will need at the minimum a certificate III to work in daycare, and you will need a diploma to be a room supervisor. If you have a university degree you will earn more money, and can work in management. It takes 4 years to get a university degree, you will need Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Studies, and it takes 1 – 2 years to get a diploma in children’s studies.

I suggest talking to a careers counsellor for your school, or if you don’t go to school, contact a local college or university ans ask to speak to their careers counsellor.

Good luck