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Level 1
Jun 3, 2019 8:21 PM UTC
Question

Does paying child support count as supporting someone

I AM PAYING CHILD SUPPORT SO CAN I PUT THAT AS SUPPORTING SOMEONE??

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 8:21 PM UTC

No.  Child support is not deductible, and does not qualify you to claim the child as your dependent.  The custodial parent can claim the child.

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