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Best answer by Irene2805

Child support is not reported on  your tax return.  It is not deductible for the person paying it and is not taxable to the person receiving it.

[Alimony, however, is deductible for the payer and taxable for the receiver.

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Irene2805Answer
Level 15
June 1, 2019

Child support is not reported on  your tax return.  It is not deductible for the person paying it and is not taxable to the person receiving it.

[Alimony, however, is deductible for the payer and taxable for the receiver.