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A support payment is an amount a payer has to pay to a recipient for the maintenance of the recipient, children of the recipient, or both. There are two types of support payments. The tax rules are different depending on the type.& M" a n) O/ |) g4 [
4 i/ ~+ {0 ^( W, J/ {# y1) Support for a spouse or common-law partner means support payments made under an order or agreement that are only for the recipient’s maintenance.4 S; J! _1 d$ F0 V, k2 h: `0 _
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2) Support for a child means any support payment that is not identified in the order or agreement as being only for the recipient’s maintenance. If an order or agreement provides for a global amount of support to be paid for a spouse or common-law partner and a child, the full amount is considered support for a child.5 m3 |( M/ {; T J$ F
2 l) q1 @( s* G+ z/ E7 cIn all cases, the payer and the recipient must live apart because of a breakdown in the relationship when the payments are made. For an amount to be considered a support payment, it must meet certain conditions. |
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