Can i claim the child care credit if my ex already took the child tax credit?

My ex husband claimed my daughter on his taxes this year and got the child tax credit back, but can i atleast claim the child care credit since i paid for daycare all year?

Can i claim the child care credit if my ex already took the child tax credit?

You should have the details worked out in your divorce agreement on who can claim the credit. It depends on who had the child the most during the year, and if he has used it, you cannot. Check out www.irs.gov for details.

Can i claim the child care credit if my ex already took the child tax credit?

Yes you can if the child lived with you for more than half of the year. The child tax credit goes to the parent that claims the child as a dependent, the Dependent care credit and the EIC go to whoever the child lived with for more than half of the year.

Can i claim the child care credit if my ex already took the child tax credit?

The laws have changed recently. You should be able to claim childcare credit. If the child resides with you for 6 months or more a year and you support that child during that 6 months you may be able to claim a credit. One does not usually have to claim child support money toward total income. Only have to claim alimony. Ask a tax consultant or your H.R. Block person.

Can i claim the child care credit if my ex already took the child tax credit?

Assuming that the child lived with you for over half of the year, then yes you can take the dependent care credit. See IRS Publication 17, chapter 32, page 207, section on %26quot;Child of Divorced or Separated Parents%26quot;