Alimony, Child Support, Court Awards, Damages

No, child support payments are neither deductible by the payer nor taxable to the payee.

When you calculate your gross income to see if you are required to file a tax return, do not include child support payments received.

Category: Interest, Dividends, Other Types of Income
Subcategory: Alimony, Child Support, Court Awards, Damages

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