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Level 2
March 31, 2023
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dependent care

  • March 31, 2023
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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?

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    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    March 31, 2023

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

    mwkmbkAuthor
    Level 2
    March 31, 2023

    not married; living together