Don't get me wrong - I don't begrudge my ex the support I pay. But I *do* wonder why I have to pay 100% of the income tax on money that she gets to spend - and she does not pay any income tax on it. Why does the recipient of the child support income not have to pay half - or at least some portion of - the money they receive?
It really seems like a dis-incentive for a lot of less honest fathers to pay support. Please help me understand the legal reasons, if not fairness of this. And please - I *know* that single mom's have it tough - that's not a reason. Single, divorced dad's have it tough too - believe me.
2007-01-25 05:02:42 · 5 answers · asked by piperjoe68 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Don't get me wrong - I don't begrudge my ex any of the support I pay. But I *do* wonder why I have to pay 100% of the income tax on money that she gets to spend. It really seems like a dis-incentive for a lot of less honest fathers to pay support.
I understand that the recipient doesn't pay tax because the supporter has already paid - but that's exactly my point. Since the recipient is getting the full benefit of spending the money (without any oversight to ensure it's spent correctly, I'd add), what is the legal/common-sense justifications for why they don't they have to pay a portion of the income tax?
Single moms - please don't beat me up too badly about this - I *know* you have it tough - but that's not really a valid explanation to my question. Honest, divorced dad's have it tough too - believe me.
2007-01-25 08:03:09 · update #1
The reason why you pay the tax on the child support you pay to your ex is because the child support scheme, that has been in existence since circa 1989, is fundamentally flawed and can't be justified. That is how Prof. Patrick Parkinson who chaired the reference group to the parliamentary committee that inquired into the scheme, described the current scheme when the committee release its report in June 2005. The gutless government has not planned any significant reforms till 2008 ie after the next election.
2007-01-26 12:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by madroos49 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm one of those single fathers who as of yet seen a single penny from two dead beat moms I raised kids from by myself. But In over thirty years haven't seen a single cent from my tax returns either, one daughter who grew up with her grandparents but her mother recieved all the child support my daughter or grandparents never saw a penny from the money my ex got for support. How fair is this ****.
2007-01-25 05:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by papabeartex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
considering the fact which you look to renowned greater powerful than the guy who spoke back, why are you asking? Btw, funds given as a recent or inheritance, by a will or otherwise, isn't earned or taxable earnings and is probably no longer calculated in direction of a new child help legal duty.
2016-11-01 06:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by dewulf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You answered your own question, you pay the tax on it. To be fair you should at least get a deduction or partial deduction. I guess if the system benefits the child, that's what is important.
2007-01-25 05:20:18 · answer #4 · answered by wyldfyr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It always "takes two to tango"...besides that, you already paid taxes on the income and she has the right to use it to support the child.....I congratulate you for stepping up to your responsibilties as many feel they can and sometimes do "get away with it".
2007-01-25 05:13:47 · answer #5 · answered by jc 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋