(oes STANDING BY THE BRIDGE is Barbara Bridges House. The other bridge in the photo is part of the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit. (ERsworth Dickson photo) the new manager of Presentatio a Kiddie care costs can cut income tax By The Institute of Char- tered Accountants of British Columbia If you are in an oc- cupational training course or research pregram and nobody can take cafe of the kids, you could claim a tax deduction. Get receipts for your child care expenses and remember them at income tax time. You are eligible for child care deductions if you are a working mother, a_ single parent, a widow or widower, if you are divorced or separated or if your spouse is infirm or in an institution. You've got to have an income to deduct from. On your tax form, you must report income from em- ployment, self-employment, adult training allowances or some form:of grant. 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