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My ex husband is claiming my daughter this year on his taxes. But I paid for her childcare. Is there a way I can claim her childcare expenses?

 
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Bees
Level 7

My ex husband is claiming my daughter this year on his taxes. But I paid for her childcare. Is there a way I can claim her childcare expenses?

Only the custodial parent can claim the childcare . The care must be so you can work or attend school. You don't have to claim  her as a dependent.
Disclaimer: Not a tax professional. Information gathered from internet links. Anything dated in June 2019 was posted in prior years and is before the 2019 limits and changes.
Carl
Level 15

My ex husband is claiming my daughter this year on his taxes. But I paid for her childcare. Is there a way I can claim her childcare expenses?

No. But you can let the ex claim them, even though you paid those expenses.

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