Can you claim child support on your taxes?
Child support is tax-free for federal income tax purposes, meaning neither the recipient spouse nor the child owes taxes on it.
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About Child Support
Child support is the payment for the financial care of children due to divorce or separation. There is no gender specified to pay child support: a mother or a father could be required to be child support. In family law, child support is an arranged part of a divorce, separation, annulment.
About Income Tax
The Income Tax is a tax imposed by the Federal, most states and local governments. The income tax is determined by applying a tax rate to an income bracket. In 2011, taxes are due on April 15th.
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