Dial-a-Law: Tax Implications of Support Payments

People’s Law School
Learn about the different income tax rules that apply to spousal support and child support. It explains that spousal support is usually taxable and deductible, and explains when spousal support payments are taxable and deductible. Child support is usually not taxable or deductible. Some legal fees and expenses are tax deductible.
Last reviewed March 2024
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