In January 2008, Dish Network was spun off from its former parent company EchoStar, which was founded by Charlie Ergen as a satellite television equipment distributor in 1980.
Having a child is expensive, and most of the costs are not tax deductible. Paying for pre-K can qualify for a tax break, but paying for private kindergarten or a private elementary school never does. If you qualify, you get your tax break not as a deduction, but rather as a child-care tax credit.
There is no minimum amount you have to spend to qualify. A nursery school, preschool and pre-kindergarten fall under the child care category. The credit is up to 35 percent of your expenses, with the maximum amount at $3,000 for one child and $6,000 for two or more children. The credit reduces your tax liability, but is not refundable.