https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/foster-child/01/3378720#M325406 <P>Our foster children have been in our care for 10 months, there is a monthly stipend. Do we claim them on tax return?</P> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:04:24 GMT Kierrabgreen98 2026-02-11T10:04:24Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/foster-child/01/3378720#M325406 <P>Our foster children have been in our care for 10 months, there is a monthly stipend. Do we claim them on tax return?</P> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:04:24 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/foster-child/01/3378720#M325406 Kierrabgreen98 2026-02-11T10:04:24Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-foster-child/01/3378740#M325407 <P>Great question.<BR /><BR /><SPAN>In general, the payments you receive from the state or another eligible entity for providing care in your home to a foster child are considered support for that child. These payments are&nbsp;</SPAN><STRONG>not included in your income for federal tax purposes</STRONG><SPAN>.</SPAN></P> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:59:13 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-foster-child/01/3378740#M325407 TeriH 2024-07-31T16:59:13Z