Dependent Care eligibility

[Edward Kanive]

Hello,

I’m a full time physician and my employer offers 5000 dependent care contributions that I can do. I end at the 35 percent tax bracket so this is very advantageous.

we have two rental properties but she stays at home and doesn’t draw w2. She does help with these properties, so can I claim this benefit?
the law states both parents need to be working or looking for work.