We are on L1 visa, married and filing jointly. We would like to know if we can claim child care expenses ( day care) for our child who qualifies for a dependent child but does not have an SSN. We have been told that if the child has an ITIN we can only claim for the child care credit ( i.e 1000$) and not the child care expenses ( i.e nannies, day care etc).


Can someone confirm this?

You CAN claim the Child Care Credit IF your wife is working or attending schooling or training, and I hope you did so.

If not, amend your return now that you have the ITIN.