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Alimony and Child Support

Alimony is either reported as a tax deduction or taxable income. Child support is not deductible.



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Alimony and taxes

Alimony is deductible for the person paying it and taxable for the person receiving it.

Taxable alimony

Taxable received alimony is reported in a separate line on your tax form.

Paid alimony is entered as a deduction.


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Taxes and child support

Child support is not taxable and not deductible.

Related child support and alimony tax forms

Get more information about alimony and taxes from the IRS - Publication 504

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