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Level 2
Mar 31, 2023 9:26 PM UTC
Question

dependent care

both parents live together

parent x had higher income 

Parent y paid for child care 

since parent xis considered custodial parent how can parent y get credit for childcare expenses paid?

    2 replies

    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    Mar 31, 2023 9:30 PM UTC

    Are you married?  If you are married you have to file a Joint return to get the Child Care Credit.  

    mwkmbkAuthor
    Level 2
    Mar 31, 2023 9:32 PM UTC

    not married; living together