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posted Jan 26, 2022 2:43:53 PM

child's ssd benefit in lieu of child support

My ex-husband (her father) is disabled and receives ssdi benefits and she gets dependent benefits. When we divorced, I got full custody of our 6-year-old and the benefits were deposited in my account in lieu of child support. Do I need to report this on my taxes?

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Level 15
Jan 26, 2022 2:45:40 PM

You do not report a dependent child's Social Security benefits on your tax return.  If the child has no other income they do not file a tax return.

New Member
Jan 26, 2022 2:46:21 PM

Thank you so much!