Lawmakers on the Senate health committee weighed two measures Wednesday to relax certain child care regulations and sharply restrict the prior authorization process, passing both unanimously.

Completing Form 2441, Child and Dependent Care Expenses, isn't difficult. Learn when to use it, how to fill it out, and how to include it when filing your tax return.

Form 2441 is your ticket to claiming the Child and Dependent Care Credit. It’s how the IRS knows you paid for qualifying care and are entitled to a tax break.

According to DoHS, the average monthly cost of care per child was $671.80 in April with families on the subsidy program taking 14.69% of this cost and the program covering 85.31%.