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posted Feb 17, 2022 11:56:30 AM

I receive child support payments so how do I list that as a source of income

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Level 15
Feb 17, 2022 12:05:51 PM

You do not enter child support on a tax return.  It is not taxable nor is it deductible for the person who paid it.

Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2022 12:09:04 PM

According to IRS rules, child support received doesn't count as taxable income and hence you don't need to include that.