Can I deduct child support owed on taxes?

[toastnjelly4all]

What is the name of your state? WA

I am supposed be receiving child support, but the state is unable to collect because the other parent avoids paying them (he is a commercial fisherman). Is there a tax credit available for those of us who do not receive their court ordered child support, such as a bad debt credit?

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? WA

I am supposed be receiving child support, but the state is unable to collect because the other parent avoids paying them (he is a commercial fisherman). Is there a tax credit available for those of us who do not receive their court ordered child support, such as a bad debt credit?

If you mean is there a deduction for taking care of your kids, I wish!

 

[abezon]

No. You'll have to drag him into court for contempt proceedings. If the judge tells him to pay or spend the fishing season in jail, he might cough up some cash.