Alicia65
Employee Tax Expert

Deductions & credits

To claim the credit for dependent care, you need to claim the dependent. If your fiance claimed the child in question he is eligible for the credit. I am not sure why they wanted school records to show he lives with you.

It is okay for 2 parents who are not married to claim their children how ever they agree as long as you both do not claim the same child.

A qualifying person is:

  • Your dependent who is under age 13 when the care is provided;
  • If you live together only one of you can be Head of Household the other is single.
  • If you live apart. The custodial parent has to sign a 8332 to release dependent.  
  • Bottom line only the person claiming the dependent can take the credit