Author information: (1)Dr. von Hauner Childrens' Hospital, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany. Pulmonary surfactant is a complex and highly surface active material composed of lipids and proteins which is found in the fluid lining the alveolar surface of the lungs.
You must meet several criteria to qualify for the child and dependent care credit. To qualify, you must meet all of the following: 1  You (and your spouse, if you are married filing jointly) must have earned income for the tax year.  You must be the custodial parent or main caretaker of the child or dependent.
In general20, you can deduct up to $8,000 annually for each child who is aged six or under at the end of the year, and up to $5,000 for each child aged seven to 15 at any time in the year. This limit is increased to $11,000 annually for each child who is eligible for the disability tax credit (see topic 80). In general, the total deduction cannot exceed two-thirds of the salary or business income of the parent who is required to claim the deduction. However, itâs limited by the actual amounts paid in the year for childcare. 20 For 2014 and prior years, these annual limits were up to $7,000 for children age six or under, up to $4,000 for each child age seven to 15 and up to $10,000 for children eligible for the disability tax credit.