Can a grandparent who contributes to childcare write it off on taxes?

My childs grandparent decided to contribute to childcare for my child. Will he be able to write it off on his taxeseven though she is not claiming the child and is not the primary caregiver?

Public Comments

1. No. Only the person claiming the child as a dependent gets any tax break. Then only as a deduction and possibly medical expenses.


2. i think only if no one is claiming the child as a dependent and they pay at least 3/4 of childs support.


3. No, since the child isn't the dependent of the grandparent, the grandparent can't take a credit for the child care expenses.


4. No, the grandparent who is not claiming the child as a dependent cannot get a tax credit for child care expenses. Only the taxpayer claiming the child may get a credit for child care expenses paid so the taxpayer could work.

   If you work, it would be best if the grandparent gave you the money and you paid the child care provider. Then you could get the tax credit.