Can I deduct Child Support Payments if I'm not claiming my son this year and my ex wife is?

sguttery89 · ‎July 23, 2025

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Child support you paid is never deductible, nor is it taxable for the person who receives it. You do not enter anything about child support on a federal tax return.

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Opus 17

No. Child support is never deductible.

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Child support you paid is never deductible, nor is it taxable for the person who receives it. You do not enter anything about child support on a federal tax return.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Can I deduct Child Support Payments if I'm not claiming my son this year and my ex wife is?