Get New York State Department Of Taxation And Finance Instructions For Form It-216 Claim For Child And

Filing for the New York State child and dependent care credit can be straightforward when you understand the requirements and steps. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to filling out Form IT-216 effectively and accurately to claim your credits online.

Follow the steps to complete Form IT-216 online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Review the eligibility criteria for claiming the credit. Ensure you meet the requirements, such as having a qualifying person living in your home and having paid for care so you could work or look for work.
3. Complete the personal information section at the top of Form IT-216, ensuring your name and address entries fit within the provided spaces accurately.
4. For line 1, enter the qualified expenses you paid in the previous year, ensuring to include only amounts you actually paid and not any reimbursements received.
5. In line 2, provide details about the care provider(s). List the name, address, and either the social security number or employer identification number for the provider.
6. Fill out line 3 with the total of your qualified expenses related to care for qualifying persons, clearly listing each qualifying person’s name and year of birth.
7. Follow the line instructions detailed in the form, ensuring that every applicable line from 1 to 14 is filled out accurately.
8. After completing the form, review for any errors or missing information. Confirm all entries are clear and fall within the designated boxes without any extra symbols.
9. Once you have ensured everything is correct, save your changes to your form, and download or print it for your records.
10. Submit the completed form according to the filing instructions detailed in the document, either online or via mail.

Take action now and complete your Form IT-216 online for your Child and Dependent Care Credit.