If you pay child support, are you allowed to deduct anything on your taxes or claim the child as an exemption?

According to IRS. Gov, you cannot claim child support if you pay it, however, if you receive child support you are required to claim the income on your taxes to confirm receipt. If you attempt to claim your child support, then you may come into a request for an audit from the IRS due to the information provided.

The IRS and State governments track child support so they do know where your money is going as long as one party claims it as child support. It also makes it easier for the IRS to confirm completion of receipt of child support and that there is no back due. If there is back child support owed, then the child receives any return you would normally receive.

If there is an agreement in your separation or divorce decree that states one or the other party can claim the child, then be sure to follow the guidelines carefully.

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