# Is Child Support Taxable Income? | Brown Family Law

There are a couple main questions people ask about child support and taxes:

1. Is child support deductible? (You ask this if you ****pay****child support.)
2. Is child support considered income and taxed? (You ask this if you ****receive**** child support.)

Thankfully, the answers are straightforward: ****no and no****.

Here’s a slightly expanded explanation straight from the [IRS](https://www.irs.gov/faqs/interest-dividends-other-types-of-income/alimony-child-support-court-awards-damages/alimony-child-support-court-awards-damages-1):

“****Question****: Are child support payments considered taxable income?

****Answer****: 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.”

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