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Level 1
January 31, 2023
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Does ex wife count as child care provider if i pay her to watch her own daughter that i have physical custody of

  • January 31, 2023
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Level 14
January 31, 2023

These payments may be qualified childcare expenses if the family member babysitting isn't your spouse, the parent of the child, your dependent, or your child under age 19, and if you otherwise qualify to claim the child and dependent care credit.

 

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Hal_Al
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Level 15
January 31, 2023

No.

For the reason stated at the other reply (quote from IRS pub).