sbornsen
Returning Member

Claiming Child Care Expenses in Non-Dependent Year

My ex-husband is allowed by divorce decree to claim our daughter as a dependent this year.  I however pay the child care expense.  In TurboTax, it says that I am allowed to claim that expense.  However, when I file my return, the Federal Government is rejecting it because my daughter's social security number is appearing on two returns.  I am not claiming her as a dependent on my return.  Can anyone help me understand is this a tax issue or a software issue?

 

Thank you!