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If i can't claim ny son as a dependant, how do i put how much i spent on day care?

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February 23, 2024
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DoninGA

Employee

You have to enter earned income from work to be eligible tor the Child and Dependent Care tax credit.

The child also must be under the age of 13 to be eligible for the credit.

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krisia91Author

I share custody. His dad is claiming him this year. Would I still need to put how much I spent in day care or no? Sorry. I'm following the prompts and I'm a bit confused about that.

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xmasbaby0

Employee

Only the custodial parent can get the childcare credit. Did the child live with you more or with the other parent more? Do you have a signed agreement between yourself and the other parent?

Are you the custodial parent? Do you have an agreement with the other parent to allow the other parent to claim them--due to divorce or that you live apart and share custody? Did one of you sign a Form 8332?

If there is a signed 8332 then the custodial parent retains the right to file as Head of Household, get earned income credit and the childcare credit. The non-custodial parent gets the child tax credit for children under the age of 17.

As far as the IRS is concerned, the custodial parent is the one with whom the child spent the most nights during the tax year--at least 183 nights.

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