Incarcerated spouse

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January 25, 2024
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My husband has been incarcerated in 2023 but worked at a job when he entered the halfway house. This is his only income in 2023. Can I still receive the Child care tax credit? Can I file online or does it need to be on paper i.e. is there a question that regards that?

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

Are you filing a joint tax return with your spouse? Did you have your own income earned from working?

What income can the two of you enter on a joint tax return?

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Mandy221Author

Level 2

Yes, I will be filing jointly. I have plenty of income from my hospital job and he has only income received while incarcerated at the halfway house. That is the only income we will file

xmasbaby0

Level 15

If you are filing a joint return you must enter all of your combined income on that return. When you claim the childcare credit on a joint return you have to be able to show income from both spouses unless one of the spouse is a student or is disabled.