Yes I don't have an agreement with my childs mother on who can claim our daughter but she lives with the mother but however I pay child support can I claim her?

wjm3691 · ‎June 4, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

The custodial parent is the parent who can claim the child as far as the IRS is concerned. Child support is not deductible, and without an agreement from the other parent, you cannot claim the child.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

The custodial parent is the parent who can claim the child as far as the IRS is concerned. Child support is not deductible, and without an agreement from the other parent, you cannot claim the child.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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Yes I don't have an agreement with my childs mother on who can claim our daughter but she lives with the mother but however I pay child support can I claim her?