Can I claim the amount I paid daycare on my taxes if the mother claimed her part?

the need to know · #1 (**permalink**) 04-06-2008, 02:24 AM

My daughter is in daycare. I pay half of the daycare. The mother gets to claim her this year. Can I claim my part of daycare even though she is claiming her as a dependant?

HelpCharlie · #2 (**permalink**) 04-06-2008, 02:26 AM

Nope, sad but true, have to be able to claim the child on the form to take any of the credit. There's always next year.

v b · #3 (**permalink**) 04-06-2008, 02:27 AM

No. You must be able to claim the exemption as a custodial parent to take this credit.

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