Practical training, such as completing an internship in a pharmacy, is also often required as part of training for employment as a pharmacy technician. Many employers favor pharmacy technicians to be certified with a national or local pharmacy board, such as by passing a standard exam and/or paying a fee.
In 2014, the amount you can deduct (called an exemption) for a dependent on your tax return is $3,950. This amount usually increases each year. If you have two dependents, you can deduct $3,950 per dependent, for a total deduction of $7,900. If you have three dependents, the total deduction is $11,850, and so on.
A Dependent Care Reimbursement Account can be used to reimburse for eligible daycare expenses for children age 12 and under or for adult daycare expenses for a disabled spouse or IRS tax dependent. The maximum annual deduction is $5000 (or $2500 if married and filing separately).