Can someone claim child care expenses if someone else is claiming the child?

losoldato asked: The father is going to claim the child on his federal return, but mom paid for day care. Can she claim the child care payments on her federal return?

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TAX FILING Question: Joint custody. Can I file dependant and my ex file for child care expenses?

SF asked: My ex-husband & I have joint custody, although my son lives w/me, he only goes with his dad twice a wk. I do not receive child support, but my ex pays for our son’s school (pre-K). Now, when filing our taxes, may I be able to claim our son as my dependant, and [...]

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dependent care fsa and deductions for child care expenses?

ShekharR asked: Can i contribute to dependent care fsa plan offered by my employee and deduct expenses for child care (in excess of the 3000$ dollars) I get from fsa plan?

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