Summer Pods · Dependent care
Tax info for Summer Pods
Summer Pods run as a day camp, so many families can claim the cost toward the federal Child and Dependent Care Credit or pay with a Dependent Care FSA. Tell us what you need and we'll send it.
Summer Pods run as a day camp, so many families can claim the cost toward the federal Child and Dependent Care Credit or pay with a Dependent Care FSA. Tell us what you need and we'll send it.
The camp has to let you (and your spouse, if married) work or look for work. Day camps count, including half-day and sports camps. Overnight camps don't.
For 2026 the credit covers up to 50% of qualifying costs, phasing down to 20% at higher incomes, on up to $3,000 for one child or $6,000 for two or more. Minnesota adds its own dependent care credit on top.
Pay for camp with pre-tax dollars through your employer's plan. Most plans want a receipt with the provider's Tax ID, the child's name, dates and amount, which is what we'll send.
We're hockey coaches, not tax advisors. We'll give you the paperwork; whether and how much you can claim depends on your situation.