Family child care providers are self-employed taxpayers who must report their business income and expenses to the IRS.  Record keeping is essential in any business – but for child care providers, the devil is in the details.  It is important to become familiar with all of the IRS requirements for filing your taxes. To help you prepare for this, here are seven record keeping and tax tips to help you as you start your new profession. By following these tips you will be better able to organize your records, claim the maximum legal deductions, and reduce your taxes.
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