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dependent care

mwkmbk — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:44:55 GMT

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?

VolvoGirl — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:30:38 GMT

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

mwkmbk — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:32:24 GMT

not married; living together