Resource Description:

Questions answered by the resource:

Answers to frequently asked questions about the consequences of being a custodial parent.

• Can I claim child care expenses if I am a custodial parent but my ex-spouse is allowed to claim the exemption for the child?

• Can a custodial parent claim the Child Tax Credit if the noncustodial parent claims the child as a dependent due to the divorce agreement?

• Does my child have to also be my dependent in order to claim the Earned Income Credit?

• If a noncustodial parent receives permission to claim a child as a dependent, can the noncustodial parent also claim the Earned Income Credit?

• Can I file for both the Child Tax Credit and the Child Care Credit?

• If I file as 'married filing separately' can I also claim the Additional Child Credit?

• Does a dependent grandchild qualify for the Child Tax Credit?

• Can I get the Child Tax Credit for a child if the child does not have a social security number?

• Can I claim the Child Tax Credit for a child who died shortly after birth?