Any relief for dads divorced as a tax write off

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Asked 1/22/2009

My Question, i pay my child child support i also pay for my childrens health and dental insurance. i was wondering is there any tax relief for myself. custody is with there mother. my child support is appx. 50% of my income. not including the insurance taken out of my paycheck.

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Answer 1/2 - Submitted 1/22/2009

You can certainly deduct the insurance costs for your children. One thing that should be covered in your parenting agreement is agreeing to which years you each can take a tax deduction.

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Answer 2/2 - Submitted 1/22/2009

You have no tax break because of child support. You can deduct cost of insurance/medical if you itemize your deductions. Most judges order a split in claiming the children - one parnts claims during even years, the other during odd years.

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