I am the custodial parent and pay child care expenses. Can I claim child care expenses in the years my ex-spouse takes the exemption?

A: The Child and Dependent Care Credit can only be claimed by the custodial parent. This is true even if you cannot claim the child's exemption for that year. More.

A family member babysits my child full time in her own home while I work. Are either of us responsible for taxes on the money I pay? Can I deduct this money as my childcare expense, even though my family member is not a registered day care provider?

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