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posted Jun 3, 2019 1:21:08 PM

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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Jun 3, 2019 1:21:10 PM

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.