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    Jan 21, 2010, 06:36 PM
    Do you have to claim your child support?
    Do you have to claim your child support?
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    Jan 21, 2010, 06:37 PM

    Child support is not reported as income, normally alimony would be.
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    Jan 25, 2010, 01:16 PM
    Child support is neither taxable income for the recipient nor a tax deduction for the payor.

    However, alimony is.
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