I am sure this has been discussed before, but why are NCP not allowed the claim child related expenses if they pay for the 100%?
For example, in the summer we have the kids half the time, which amounts to every other week... during this time Dad and I both work, so we must pay child care, Mom doesn't contribute so Dad is left with paying 100 % of the cost. Dad is unable to claim these expenses on his tax, yet Mom can claim 100 % of child care.
Same goes with the fitness credit. We sign the kids up for activities when they are with us, but we can't write off these deductions like Mom can.
I understand the CS guidelines take into consideration tax rates and such, but with the variety of deductions available and the assumption that both parents contribute to every expense, why can only the CP claim expenses?
For example, in the summer we have the kids half the time, which amounts to every other week... during this time Dad and I both work, so we must pay child care, Mom doesn't contribute so Dad is left with paying 100 % of the cost. Dad is unable to claim these expenses on his tax, yet Mom can claim 100 % of child care.
Same goes with the fitness credit. We sign the kids up for activities when they are with us, but we can't write off these deductions like Mom can.
I understand the CS guidelines take into consideration tax rates and such, but with the variety of deductions available and the assumption that both parents contribute to every expense, why can only the CP claim expenses?
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