Do I have to claim garnishment money received for previous years?

[ThomasM125]

I think you mean you received money that was garnished from someone's pay, for instance back child-support from the other parent of your child. That wouldn't be taxable and you wouldn't need to report it on your tax return.

[ways2save]

No it was for garnished wages for tenant moving and leaving house in a mess 

[ThomasM125]

Ok, so that is associated with the rental of the house, so you would report it on your tax return as rental income in the year you received it.

[ways2save]

Thanks so much!