So what I want to know is the data field a $ amount or a numeric figure representing the number of dependents? If numeric figure, how do we distinguish between qualifying child or other dependent?

Quote: "Just make sure your employees will enter the correct amount. They'll have to calculate using the formula provided on the form."

You can't be serious? I would LOVE for you to explain how I am responsible for the correctness of the total dollar figure my employee enters on their form when figuring their dependent credit.