<prompt> Human: As the title says, we are in a position where it is advantageous for us to file separately. However, we have about 10,000 in daycare expenses that we pay out of a joint account. I know most deductions are suppose to be split equally between the two of us... but for this particular one, would the entire deduction have to go to the parent that claims the child?Thanks!  <response>: You cant get the credit if MFS, unless you meet criteria listed here: 