http://www.etax.com <br /> <br />You don't need to have a dependent claimed on your return in order to qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child and Dependent Care Credit. <br />The credits may be claimed by the parent who has custody of more than half of the year. Typically, eligibility is determined by your custody agreement. <br />The other noncustodial parent may claim the dependency exemption for the child, if you, the custodial parent, releases a claim to exemption. Also, the noncustodial parent may claim the child tax credit for the child if the requirements for the credit are met.
