re: Can I deduct a childcare service that I paid for but didn't use?

Interesting responses on here. I guess in answer to whether you can deduct, I guess you can do anything. Whether it is appropriately deductible under the code is another question. According to the IRS guidance I linked above, I don't think it is. Just my two cents.

I know there are a lot of accountants on here but haven't seen any of the weigh in unless I missed it.