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    Oct 14, 2013, 10:44 AM
    Can I be held responsible for my soon to be ex back child support?
    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?
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    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
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    Oct 14, 2013, 11:52 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by AK lawyer View Post
    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.
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