Can't enter what I paid for child care under "Dependent Care Credit" tax break. Filing married but separate with standard deduction. Where can I enter the amount paid?

Divorced from dependents Dad. Claiming married but filling separately with current husband. There's no where to enter amount paid after clicking yes to paying child/dependent care. The line item defaults to $0.00.

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The Child and Dependent Care Credit is not available when filing Married Filing Separately.

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