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Frequently Asked Tax Questions
Interest, Dividends, Other Types of Income - Alimony, Child Support, Court Awards, Damages
Are child support payments considered taxable income?
Rev. date: 12/21/2012
Are child support payments considered taxable income?
Child Support
Divorced or Separated Individuals
No, child support payments are neither deductible by the payer nor taxable to the payee.
When you calculate your gross income to see if you are required to file a tax return, do not include child support payments received.
Additional Information
Publication 504, Divorced or Separated Individuals
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