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SignalDiffuse
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Can I claim child support payments paid to a Non-resident of Canada? CRA website says I can under "payments to or from a non-resident". CRA removed it from my return.

 
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Can I claim child support payments paid to a Non-resident of Canada? CRA website says I can under "payments to or from a non-resident". CRA removed it from my return.

Please Note that CRA no longer includes child support payments as income or deduction. 

Can You Claim Child Support Payments on Your Taxes in Canada?

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SignalDiffuse
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Can I claim child support payments paid to a Non-resident of Canada? CRA website says I can under "payments to or from a non-resident". CRA removed it from my return.

If the receipant is a non-resident it still isn't deductable? 

 

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/suppor...