My Hubby doesn't get his check garnished & he doesn't make payment to the DA or go through DSS. He has a court order to give his son's mother a check on a monthly basis.
2006-10-25 21:40:41 · 6 answers · asked by PeanutsMama 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
My Hubby doesn't get his check garnished & he doesn't make payment to the DA or go through DSS. He has a court order to give his son's mother a check on a monthly basis. Since he split with her 4 1/2 years ago He has never missed a payment.
2006-10-25 21:54:01 · update #1
Child support payments are not deductible by the person who pays it and are not income to the recipient. It doesn't matter if it's paid directly, through garnishemt, or through the courts.
2006-10-26 04:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear True: You now have all the answers! I just want to tell you I think you are a very in touch person. Your writing and your apparent understanding of the tax law tells me you are no dummy. Why not put that basic knowledge to work and start reading IRS Pub 17 (it's free from the IRS), you can then advise your friends and relatives about the rules for dependency etc. I too get discouraged when I see people make fun of some questions. Thanks for venting and good luck. This advice was prepared based on our understanding of the tax law in effect at the time it was written and it applies to the facts that you provided. Click on my profile to read more. Errol Quinn Enrolled Agent Master Tax Advisor
2016-05-21 21:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child support does not change AGI but Alimony does so check court order to see if there is any alimony portion attached to child support.
2006-10-26 05:06:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child support is NOT a write-off for the person paying, nor is it income for the person receiving it. Alimony is a different story.
2006-10-26 00:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by TaxMan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah, so you're married to a 'deadbeat dad,' eh?
No, it isn't tax deductible or more men would pay like they are supposed to.
2006-10-25 21:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope...
2006-10-26 03:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by T H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋