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February 17, 2022
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I receive child support payments so how do I list that as a source of income

  • February 17, 2022
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xmasbaby0
Employee
February 17, 2022

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

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AamilD
February 17, 2022

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

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