My divorce has written into it that we alternate deductions every year. I claim my daughter in the "odd" tax years, like 2005. My ex-wife claims her in the "even" years.
It doesn't make sense for CS to be deductable. You get to deduct no more than the standard deduction if you don't divorce, so why would you think you get to deduct CS if you divorce or have to pay support because of a paternity action.
FWIW, I pay $1k/month in CS and probably 2x that much in taxes
Getting a tax break on that $12k/year might save me $4k
The greatest deal is that $12k/year is a bargain compared to living with my ex-wife.
I saw that she has a credit card from her affair partner, so she can sponge off him for a while. Poor Sap.
I do imagine you can get the support order changed since you are in school, trying to earn more, which will ultimately benefit your child by increasing your earning potential.
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