Overview
- The National Assembly approved an amendment to defiscalize child support payments received by custodial parents, typically mothers.
- The amendment also proposes removing the tax deduction for those making the payments, to be phased out by January 2026.
- The measure passed narrowly with 50 votes for and 46 against, amid opposition from the government and right-wing parties.
- Proponents argue the change will address financial inequities faced by single-parent households, where 32% live below the poverty line.
- Critics, including the Budget Minister, argue the measure benefits higher-income individuals and does not affect those already exempt from income tax.