Child support received
Not taxable
Is Child support Taxable?
Short answer: No: child support is never taxable to the parent who receives it, and never deductible for the one who pays.
Alimony under post-2018 divorces is also tax-free to the recipient.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
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Child support received
Not taxable
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Other Expenses
Personal Tax Deductions
No: child support is never taxable to the parent who receives it, and never deductible for the one who pays.
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No: child support is never taxable to the parent who receives it, and never deductible for the one who pays. Alimony under post-2018 divorces is also tax-free to the recipient.
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