The IRS issued a Wage Levy on me. But I need the income to pay for my Child Support. Will they still continue to Garnish my wages.

Yes. The IRS will continue to Garnish your wages. The IRS will leave you enough money to pay for your child support and your basic needs. So watch out. Don't think you can dodge a Wage Garnishment just because you owe child support.

Is child support considered earned income?

No. For purposes of calculating the earned income credit, the child support you receive is not considered income.  

Are child support payments considered taxable income?

No. Child support payments are not considered taxable income. This is because income is used to take care of your children. So be careful! Don't include child support payments received when you total your gross income on your tax returns.  

If you pay child support, are you allowed to deduct anything on your taxes or claim the child as an exemption?

You may be able to claim the child as a dependent. But nothing can be deducted for the child support payments.  Whoever the child lives with for most of the year is the custodial parent. If you pay child support, the only way to claim the child as an exemption, is to have the custodial parent sign Form 8332 G  "Release of Claim to Exemption for Child of Divorced of Separated Parents."

 Keeping up: The IRS will not stop you from making child support payments. But don't think you can escape your debt easily. If you are having trouble solving your tax debt, look up possible solutions and handle it quickly! It'll be hard to get the IRS off your back, but life will be so much easier when child support is the only big payment you have to worry about.

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