dependent care

[mwkmbk]

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?

[VolvoGirl]

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

[mwkmbk]

not married; living together