Are attorney’s fees tax deductible for child support payments?

In California, attorney’s fees related to child support payments are generally not tax deductible. Child support payments are considered payments between individuals and are not considered business expenses. Therefore, they are not considered deductible expenses on taxes. However, attorney’s fees incurred in the process of collecting child support can be tax deductible. This includes money spent by either parent on legal costs to enforce a court order or to enforce a payment arrangement for court-ordered child support. It is important to note that the attorney’s fees are only deductible when they are related to the process of collecting child support and not for any other purpose. For example, legal fees incurred due to custody disputes or visitation issues are not deductible. In addition, the person paying the attorney’s fees must itemize his or her deductions on their income tax return to claim the deduction. This means that if one of the parents does not itemize deductions, the deduction does not apply. In any case, it is important to consult with a qualified tax professional before making any decisions regarding a tax deduction related to child support payments.

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