Claimed Child Care Credit without receipts - Will IRS verify?

Tax professional here - You absolutely need to keep those receipts. The IRS requires documentation for any child care expenses claimed. They typically want to see proof of payment, provider's tax ID, and their contact information. The IRS has been increasing audits on child care credits, especially with the recent credit expansions.

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my sister got audited for this exact thing last year. huge headache. had to pay back like 2k plus penalties

Start gathering what u can now. Ask ur provider for records. Most keep them digitally these days

bank statements showing payments should help if u paid by card

lol the irs is such a clown show these days. theyre so backed up they probably wont even look at ur return til 2027 🤡