2007-01-10 12:44:36 · 7 answers · asked by FUSIONMASTER 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
The rules changed in 2005 regarding support of a child and dependency. The person who claims the child does not have to be supporting the child. The only support test for a dependent child is that the child did not provide over half of his own support.
So no one, custodial or noncustodial parent, or anyone else, can deduct the cost of supporting a child, or use that support to claim an exemption.
2007-01-10 17:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No deduction for child support.
Seems fair. I can't deduct child support and I'm married.
Can't claim a dependent if the child lives with you less than the other parent either, UNLESS the primary custodial parent gives you the right to claim IN WRITING or in the divorce decree.
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2007-01-10 13:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by WealthBuilder 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you have gained the excellent answer quite a few cases yet just to function greater help - the youngster help isn't taxable earnings. This fee is seen the repayment to the custodial discern for the fees the different discern could pay in the event that they have been cohabiting. in case you in addition to could acquire alimony that quantity is taxable earnings to you and a tax deduction on the payor's return. FYI - while somebody lists a deductible alimony fee they're required to checklist the recipients social protection huge form so as that the IRS can experience the earnings on the recipients return. IF the payor of YOUR toddler help has been doing this don't be bowled over in case you acquire a observe from the IRS that announces you owe taxes on that quantity of earnings. Be arranged to coach the criminal documentation awarding the fee that states that that's court-ordered toddler help and not alimony.
2016-12-12 08:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. They are not deductible. You can claim the child as a dependent if you can prove you contribute more than 1/2 of their support. BUT THE spouse gets to count a percentage of rent, food, utilities and a whole lot of other things... You can deduct alimony..... SORRY to burst your bubble.
2007-01-10 12:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by Ret68 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the court has to give you the right to do so. If the court gives the mom custody and neglected the 50-50 split on taxes, the kids get claimed by mom.
This sucks for all the dads that get screwed over by the mom who is low income because she doesnt' want to work, just to have her claim them and get an earned income credit even though she doesn't have to pay taxes anyway while dad is out busting his butt and gets nothing in return.
2007-01-10 12:52:38 · answer #5 · answered by northville 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No. Only child care costs.
2007-01-10 12:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by patient X 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't, whether you're paying it or receiving it. It isn't taxable to the recipient nor deductible for the payer.
2007-01-10 14:32:17 · answer #7 · answered by Judy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋