Is child care a tax write off?

You are in some cases allowed to deduct child care expenses. You should consult the tax form instructions, which has information on the specific circumstances under which you are allowed to deduct them to determine whether or not you qualify. Generally speaking, if the child care is necessary in order for you to work, then it's probably deductible. If you're just doing it because you can't stand to look at that kid any longer, then not so much.