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What is a T1157 used for?
Form T1157 is used by individuals in Canada to elect for child support payments to be treated as non-deductible and non-taxable. This election is important for ensuring the correct tax treatment of these payments under Canadian tax law.
Who needs to fill out a T1157 form
Individuals who are either the payer or recipient of child support payments and wish to elect for these payments to be non-deductible and non-taxable.
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Form T1157 is used to elect for child support payments to be treated as non-deductible and non-taxable.
Once completed, send the form to the CRA via mail to your local tax centre.
If not filed, child support payments will be treated under the default tax rules, which may not be favorable.