jaita
New Member

Can we claim child care expenses even though my husband was unemployed in 2018, but I was employed full time?

My husband was looking for work in 2018 while I was full time employed. He did not collect any income. We incurred child care expenses while he was looking for work. Can we claim these expenses? 

KBW
Level 4

Credits and deductions

Unfortunately, you cannot claim child care expenses if you are not working.