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The theory is that daycare is just another form of child support. The child support money you receive and they pay out is considered you spending your money. You can "google it" yourself.
(Dead link removed 4-1-20 Ohio bar association opinion supporting that theory)
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You cannot claim Child and Dependent care credit if the child is not your dependent. The child must be your dependent in order for you to claim this credit.
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