Are child support payments tax deductible?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Not unless you are allowed to claim the child as a dependent on your tax return. That option is generally governed by state laws.

Not unless you are allowed to claim the child as a dependent on your tax return. That option is generally governed by state laws.

Not unless you are allowed to claim the child as a dependent on your tax return. That option is generally governed by state laws.

Not unless you are allowed to claim the child as a dependent on your tax return. That option is generally governed by state laws.

Answer 3

No. If you are providing more than one half of the support for the child, you may be entitled to claim them on your tax return.

Answer 4

No, supporting your children is never tac deductible. Alimony maybe.

Answer 5

No, child support payments are never tax deductible.

Answer 6

You can deduct child support if you are the recipient.

Answer 7

Not unless you are allowed to claim the child as a dependent on your tax return. That option is generally governed by state laws.