I started receiving child back support payments because my ex-husband started collecting Social Security. Do I have to report that money on my tax return for 2013?
By Carmen
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You better consult an attorney on that matter. Back in 1983 when I was getting divorced I asked my attorney which I could get more of child support or alimony and he told me I didn't want alimony because I would have to pay income tax on that, but I wouldn't have to on child support. My ex-husband would have to pay taxes on the child support because it was coming out his earned income. By now things might have changed so your best bet would be to spend a little in order to talk to an attorney.
I doubt very much if it is necessary to pay a lawyer for this tax advice. You can likely phone a toll free line to your taxation office. Here in Canada it is Revenue Canada, and they will give you that sort of advice free of charge, for the province you live in.
Do a Google search for "is child support received taxable income?". Click on irs.gov. and you'll find the answer. You don't need to contact an attorney for this.
No, you do not pay taxes on child support. This is one of the few times the IRS does NOT double-dip!
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