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posted Oct 7, 2024 6:12:56 PM

Can I claim child support not ordered by court?

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Level 15
Oct 7, 2024 6:44:03 PM

child support whether ordered by the court or not is not deductible for federal income tax purposes.

Level 15
Oct 8, 2024 5:17:11 AM

No.    Child support you paid, or child support you received is not entered on a tax return.   It is not deductible for the person who paid the child support, nor is it taxable to the person who received it.