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Tax Implications of Support Payments

Tax Implications of Support Payments

Different income tax rules apply to spousal support and child support. Spousal support payments are handled one way, and child support payments another. Learn how the tax rules affect you.

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People's Law School
produced in
2017
last reviewed
April 2020 i Last date reviewed by a qualified expert to ensure content up-to-date. See "Tips" in Clicklaw content criteria (bottom of pageside menu) for details.
resource type
basics
tags
income tax, spousal support, child support, deductible, taxable, written agreement, court order, periodic, legal fees, legal expenses, cancelled cheque, Dial-A-Law