If you paid someone to care for your child or other qualifying person so you (and your spouse if filing jointly) could work or look for work, you may be able to take the credit for child and dependent care expenses. Current revision Form 2441 PDF Instructions for Form 2441 (Print Version PDF) Recent developments IRS issues guidance on taxability of dependent care assistance programs for 2021 and 2022 Other items you may find useful All Form 2441 Revisions About Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information About Publication 502, Medical and Dental Expenses About Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses Other Current Products Related About Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return About Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return About Form W-10, Dependent Care Provider's Identification and Certification