Unlike alimony, child support is not tax-deductible and the receiving parent does not have to pay taxes on the income. Why? Because child support is designed to replace the additional resources lost when the parents divorced. If you were still married, you wouldn't be able to deduct the cost of little league uniforms or a new dress for the prom. As a parent it is your responsibility to provide financially for your child, whether he lives with you or not.
If a taxpayer wants to deduct the legal fees of guardianship, then part of these legal fees will need to have to do with the taxpayer trying to collect money for the guardianship. For example, if the guardian receives any child support or other unearned income from the guardianship, separate tax papers need to be filed.
In Nebraska, the wheel tax is not deductible on your federal income tax return. The wheel tax is a local tax imposed by certain counties or municipalities, primarily for funding road maintenance and infrastructure. While you may be able to deduct certain vehicle-related expenses, such as sales tax on vehicle purchases or state registration fees, the wheel tax itself does not qualify as a deductible expense. Always consult a tax professional for personalized advice.
Yes, contributions to public television are generally tax deductible if the organization is classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donors can typically deduct their contributions on their federal income tax returns, subject to certain limitations and regulations. However, it's essential to keep receipts and consult a tax professional for specific guidance related to individual circumstances.
This would be considered a rebuttable presumption and is left up to the interpretation of the judge in accepting it as a deductible item. see link below
What needs to happen is, you may wanna to go back to the child support office and let them know what's going on. Because normally the only way that child support should be paid in this instance is, when the child only lives with you, maybe on holidays or for the summer months. Unless there is an agreement made by the courts you may want to request that you also carry him or her on your tax return if you continue to pay.
Child support payments made by a taxpayer are not deductible on the federal tax return. Unlike alimony, which has specific tax treatment, child support is considered a personal expense and does not qualify for a tax deduction. Additionally, the recipient of child support does not have to report it as taxable income. Therefore, both parties do not receive any tax benefits from child support payments.
The one receiving it does. It's tax deductible to the payer. It's also deductible prior to calculating child support.
It's neither taxable, or tax deductible.
You and the child's mother have to agree who is taking the child deduction (usually the parent with custody), so the child support is probably not deductible. Consult with a CPA or tax specialist to make sure; you can refile your taxes if there is some way that the payments are deductible--but only if a CPA says you can.
Yes, child care expenses can be tax deductible under certain conditions.
Spousal support payments would not be deductible on your income tax return. Only Alimony payments would be deductible on your 1040 income tax return.
Personal interest is not tax deductible
Child support is not income to the recipient or a deduction for the payer. Spousal support, also called maintenance or alimony, is income to the recipient and deductible for the payer.
Child support you pay is not usually tax deductible; you would need the situation to fulfill all requirements of the child being a dependent--living with you, paying for more than half of the child's costs and so on.
No, child support is not tax deductible for the payer, nor taxable for the recipient. See IRS Publication 504 for details: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p504/ar02.html#en_US_2010_publink1000175957
Method of making payment makes no difference...check or deduction or whatever. It is not a deductible payment or deduction on return. Paying for your children is done with after tax $s, however, they may be a dependent and provide a deduction that way.
Child care expenses that are tax deductible typically include expenses for daycare, preschool, summer camps, and after-school programs. These expenses can be claimed as a tax credit or deduction, depending on the specific circumstances and tax laws in place.