French Lawmakers Vote to Defiscalize Child Support for Custodial Parents

The new amendment aims to eliminate the tax burden on child support received by custodial parents, while removing the deduction for paying parents.

The French National Assembly adopted an amendment to defiscalize child support payments for the parent with custody, typically the mother.
Currently, child support is deductible for the paying parent but taxable for the receiving parent, often leading to financial strain on single mothers.
The amendment passed narrowly with 50 votes in favor and 46 against, despite opposition from the government and right-wing parties.
Supporters argue that the change will aid single mothers, 32% of whom live below the poverty line, by removing an unfair tax burden.
Critics, including the Budget Minister, argue that the amendment may not benefit the poorest, as they already pay little to no income tax.