Child and Dependent Care Expenses if MFS

[ETax847]

Can taxpayer who is MFS and claiming the kid, still claim the Child and Dependent Care Expenses on form 2441.  ATX is allowing it, but I have read "You may be able to claim the child and dependent care credit if you paid expenses for the care of a qualifying individual to enable you (and your spouse, if filing a joint return) to work or actively look for work. Generally, you may not take this credit if your filing status is married filing separately.

Any thoughts?

[BulldogTom]

Are they separated?  Or just MFS?   Normally, if separated, the spouse claiming the child would be HOH, not MFS.  All credits available.

If not separated, then my understanding is the credit is not available.

Tom
Modesto, CA

[ETax847]

Thanks Tom!