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chikita37
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Can I file tax return,if I only income was child support

 
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BarbaraW22
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Can I file tax return,if I only income was child support

No, you should not file a tax return if your only income is child support. Child support is excluded from gross income for income tax purposes. 

 

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BarbaraW22
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Can I file tax return,if I only income was child support

No, you should not file a tax return if your only income is child support. Child support is excluded from gross income for income tax purposes. 

 

Please click this link for more information from the IRS.

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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