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posted Jun 5, 2019 11:53:27 PM

I pay my child support weekly does that help me and i have visitation every two weeks

can i claim the child because i oay child support

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Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 11:53:28 PM

No it does not.   Child support is not deductible.  The child must live with you more than half the year (more then 183 nights) to be a Qualifying Child Dependent.

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Level 15
Jun 5, 2019 11:53:28 PM

No it does not.   Child support is not deductible.  The child must live with you more than half the year (more then 183 nights) to be a Qualifying Child Dependent.