How do I enter my dependent care credit if filing jointly with only one w-2?

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If you are filing a joint return you need to show income from both spouses in order to get the childcare credit. Or is your spouse disabled--or a student? If not, then without positive income from both of you, you will not get the credit. If one of you has self-employment income it must show a profit.

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If only one spouse had earned income, you will not be able to take the credit. The credit is based on the income of the lowest-earning spouse. That amount would be zero.