I would like to know why the government do not allow tax deduction or tax credit for those paying child support, But on the other hand gives a child tax credit to the custiodal parent? I think child support was just a way to correct a government policy that went wrong. You promises theses single mothers theses government programs and now that the government can not afford it, lets deduct the standard of living for some else. That is probably the reason we are continuing to have the pro-life versus the pro-choice debate, because some appointed officals decided on a social policy that was taken out of the democratic processes. Also, why is child support gender base? Why do a judge makes the assumption that it is in the best interest of the child to be with the mother, where was this research perform to give this basis? Also, where in the constitution that gives the government the right to throw you in jail if you can not pay a debt, that is not a tax? Just my opinion.
2007-10-03 04:55:13 · 5 answers · asked by lilgotti56 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Child support isn't gender based - there are many fathers with custody, and mothers paying child support.
Very early on, there was an assumption that the father should have custody, then for many years the mother had the advantage. Now it can go either way, and the decision is supposed to be made in the best interest of the child.
If you have a child, then you take on an obligation to support that child.
2007-10-03 05:22:40 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pendulum has swung in the opposite direction...let me explain.
Prior to 1984, the law was that if the noncustodial parent provided $600 child support in one year to the child, and the custodial parent could not prove that she (or he) had provided over half of the child's support, then the noncustodial parent could claim the child. The assumption was that a noncustodial parent paying $50 a month was assumed to support the child.
The law changed in 1984, and the assumption was that the custodial parent supported the child. Of course, this isn't any more true than the assumption that the noncustodial parent supports the child.
In 2005, the law was changed again, and a child can be claimed by the custodial parent as long as the child himself did not support himself. There is no requirement that a taxpayer support the child to claim the child as a dependent (qualifying child). The main requirements are that the child be closely related to the taxpayer and live with the taxpayer.
So, it has gotten very strange, and perhaps was always strange.
Taxes aside, we are obligated to support our children whether they live with us or not, and whether there is any tax break for the parent or not.
As others have stated, the current law is not gender based in the least. Prior to 1984, the law was biased in favor of the noncustodial parent, which at that time was almost always the father.
If a noncustodial parent is paying child support, he or she can negotiate a legal agreement approved by the court with the custodial parent that the noncustodial parent can claim the child.
But there is currently no automatic tax benefit for a noncustodial parent who pays child support.
2007-10-03 10:30:17 · answer #2 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one who earned the money pays the taxes. If the IRS made an exception and allowed the payor a deduction, then the recipient would have to include those payments as taxable income, similar to alimony.
The rest of your information and opinions belong on a blog, not here in Y!Answers.
2007-10-03 05:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the IRS website and you will see a person must provide a certain percentage of someone's income to be able to claim them. Child support based on the federal guideline falls WAY below the IRS criteria. Child support was established to do what a lot of parent failed to do and that was to provide adequate financial support based on income. You may want to stop by your local family court or child support office and obtain literature regarding child support to improve your understanding of the child support issue. Child support is NOT gender based.
2007-10-03 05:05:39 · answer #4 · answered by ladysilhouette 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
infant help does not entitle you to any deductions. 8k isn't something whilst it is composed of raising a infant. Your ex has a 24hour activity looking after the youngsters/making valuable they are dealt with. All you're able to do is sign a verify.
2016-11-07 03:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋