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gigi48
March 9, 2022
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i received from a QDRO, my ex-husband's pension in lieu of child support. Must I claim this as earned income?

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    MinhT1
    March 9, 2022

    If this is distribution from your ex-husband's pension, the amount is taxable as income. It is unearned income. Earned income is from wages and self-employed income.

     

    Please read this IRS document for more information.

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