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posted Jun 3, 2019 11:48:26 AM

My ex owes me child support, is there a tax credit for this?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 11:48:28 AM

No, there is no deduction for this situation. Child support, when you do receive it, is nontaxable to you. And if you have physical custody of the children, you are the parent who is entitled to claim them as dependents.

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 11:48:28 AM

No, there is no deduction for this situation. Child support, when you do receive it, is nontaxable to you. And if you have physical custody of the children, you are the parent who is entitled to claim them as dependents.