Can I deduct child support payments when my child is a dependent of the grandparents.

metaltony81 · ‎February 20, 2025

My child lives with grandparents, can I still deduct child care payments?

xmasbaby0 · ‎February 20, 2025

Child support is not deductible on a tax return, nor is it taxable for the person who receives the child support.

Only the custodial parent-----the parent (s) the child lived with can use the childcare expense for the childcare credit.

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ThomasM125 · ‎February 20, 2025

No, the child care credit would only apply if you had someone watch the child so you could go to work. Since they don't live with you, that is not applicable, also they would have to qualify as your dependent. Also, child support is not deductible under any circumstances, just child care if the child lived with you.

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Can I deduct child support payments when my child is a dependent of the grandparents.