For years, tax prepares have reported payments that meet the requirements (under 71(b)(2)) as deductible alimony by the payer, along with the recipient’s Social Security number, to ensure the recipient reports the matching amount as income. The taxpayers must have a written divorce or separation agreement, and the agreement must meet several tests to be… Read More
One of the biggest surprises in the new tax is that of Alimony: Effective 2019 Alimony is no longer deductible by the payer spouse and includible in income by the recipient spouse. This rule only applies for divorce or separation instruments executed on or before December 3, 2018 but modified after that date to include… Read More