Do you claim child support

fatheree66 · ‎May 31, 2019

Do you have to claim child support

MaryK1 · ‎May 31, 2019

No, court ordered child support payments do not have to reported as income to the recipient.

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MaryK1 · ‎May 31, 2019

No, court ordered child support payments do not have to reported as income to the recipient.

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antonioburgessinc · ‎April 2, 2020

Is there a special form I fill out to get credit for my paid child support?

xmasbaby0 · ‎April 2, 2020

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No. Child support you paid is not deductible. You do not enter it anywhere on a tax return.

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VictorW9 · ‎April 2, 2020

No, child support payments are not deductible, nor is child support received considered income. However state rules vary.

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