skeeter76
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Tax Year Prior to 2020: Divorced in 2018, liable for part of the interest earned, account was in wifes name?

I got divorced in December 2018.  We had online savings accounts, in my ex's name.  In the decree, it says I am responsible for x percent of the interest earned of one of the accounts.  She received the 1099 INT in her name.  How am I suppose to claim the interest, just calculate how much interest I am suppose to claim and act as I got a 1099 from them and enter it?  Or does she have to file for the amount on her 1099 and I have to pay her?  Not sure how to go about paying my share.   Thanks....