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January 20, 2020
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I pay my Ex-wife for Childcare. She then actually pays the provider. Do I need to file my wife’s social security number or the actual caregiver?

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January 20, 2020

What?  Only the custodial parent can get the childcare credit.  If the children live with her then she can enter the credit on her own tax return.  Unless you are the custodial parent, you cannot enter it on your return.

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