Back to the accountant. Perhaps your friend should consult another one. Day Care expenses which are necessary so that she can go out to work, may be deductable (assuming a licensed day care is used). Perhaps claiming an additional deduction which will reduce witholdings is in order, so that she comes home with more of her paycheck, especially if they end up with a refund when filing their 1040. Just calculate what that number is so that you dont end up owing anything and the amount owed is as close to zero as possible. Its nice to get a refund, its nicer not to give the government an interest free loan for a year.
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