Where do we enter child support as income?

[cowboysnana]

I receive child support every month, where do i enter that as income?

[VolvoGirl]

You do not enter or report child support.  It is not taxable.

[Anonymous_]

Question

Are child support payments or alimony payments considered taxable income?

Answer

Child Support - No. Child support payments are not subject to tax.

https://www.irs.gov/faqs/interest-dividends-other-types-of-income/alimony-child-support-court-awards...

[rjs · Accepted solution]

Child support is not taxable income. You do not enter it anywhere in your tax return.