I am separated in a 50/50 shared custody with a significant gap in incomes. Can either of us claim line 214 child care deduction or must it be lower income earner?

robinabridge · ‎October 30, 2019

We will likely be splitting actual payments 80% // 20% though I am not thrilled with Ex's justification for need of childcare. I was set to be juggle my schedule to not need any childcare and thus create significant savings. Ex was not able to do the same.

TurboTaxJennifer · ‎October 30, 2019

You can each claim the portion you paid for childcare on your returns. Just make sure that the combined total isn't over the maximum allowed for the child's age.

I am separated in a 50/50 shared custody with a significant gap in incomes. Can either of us claim line 214 child care deduction or must it be lower income earner?

After you file