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tsascorpio
Oct 14, 2013, 10:44 AM
I am separated from my soon to be ex and he has fallen behind in his child support from his previous wife. When filing taxes will I be responsible for paying his back child support?

AK lawyer
Oct 14, 2013, 11:41 AM
No. You are not responsible for your spouse's child support obligations.

If, however, you are asking about filing a joint federal income tax return (U.S.), it is possible that his past-due child support could be withheld from a tax refund

tsascorpio
Oct 14, 2013, 11:52 AM
No. You are not responsible for your spouse's child support obligations.

If, however, you are asking about filing a joint federal income tax return (U.S.), it is possible that his past-due child support could be withheld from a tax refund

Thank you, yes the IRS can withhold a tax refund.