I am my granddaughters guardian the state gives 381 per month support where do i put it?

[nancy2644]

where do i claim the child support given by the state of California for my grand daughter   381.00 per Month

[DanielV01 · Accepted solution]

You probably don't include it in your return.  Payments like these that come from a state Foster service are usually not taxable.  If it was never reported on a 1099, a W2, or other similar tax document, you will not need to report that money on your tax return at all.