Three tax questions

Question:

Can someone on VA disability file taxes?

Does the person receiving benefits have to claim child support as income?

Does the person receiving benefits have to report a divorce so they don't keep getting the money from their ex?

Jim's Reply:

Yes.

Maybe, maybe not...it depends on the tax profile of the individual and the divorce decree.

Yes. If VA overpays because of lax reporting of a change of marital status, they will want their money back. Maybe not today or tomorrow but they will get the money back.