Many working parents must arrange for care of their children under 13 years of age during the school vacation period. A solution-- with a federal tax benefit-- is a day camp program. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) , the cost of day camp can count as an expense toward the child and dependent care credit. Expenses for overnight camps do not qualify.
The credit is generally 20 percent to 35 percent of non-reimbursed expenses, up to $3,000 in expenses for one child and up to $6,000 for two or more children. The actual credit is based on your income.
For more information, please view Publication 503 - Child and Dependent Care Expenses (.PDF document).
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