VolvoGirl
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Deductions & credits

There are 2 different Child Credits.   You can get the Child Tax Credit but not the Child Care Credit.   You both need to have earned income to get the Child Care Credit.  

 

Info on the Child Care Credit……
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-the-child-and-dependent-care-c...

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