Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
Father is paying back child support payments according to court agreement terms. Are these payments then considered as child support paid in the current year for determination of child tax exemption purposes?
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When father is paying back support payments, are those payjents then considered as support for the current year for determination of child tax exemption purposes?
Asked on 9/14/10, 8:40 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon
Rockhill Pinnick LLP
No, but it should not matter, as courts typically order current support to be paid PLUS payments on the back support.
Answered on 9/19/10, 7:08 pm