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My girlfriend and I own a house and have a child together. We lived in that same house all year and split our expenses 50/50. When we filed separately, the IRS rejected my girlfriend's return because I had claimed 50% of the daycare expense on my return. I don't understand what we are doing wrong. 50/50 and only one claimed her as a dependent. Thank you.
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Unfortunately, per IRS rules, because you and your girlfriend live together, only the person who claims your child as a Dependent can deduct the Child Care Expenses.
For more details, please check out IRS Pub 503.
Unfortunately, per IRS rules, because you and your girlfriend live together, only the person who claims your child as a Dependent can deduct the Child Care Expenses.
For more details, please check out IRS Pub 503.
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