dan0_50
Feb 25, 2008, 10:38 AM
Do I have to claim child support payments in my California State taxes? The kids lived with me the whole year.
this8384
Feb 25, 2008, 10:50 AM
Yes; child support is considered income. If you received any support, you need to claim it.
AtlantaTaxExpert
Mar 13, 2008, 02:51 PM
Sorry, This8384, that is NOT the case.
Child support payments are neither INCOME for the recipient nor tax-deductible for the payer.
Alimony IS income, but NOT child support.