After you report the income on your 1099-R, then you claim the Alimony Deduction to offset the income on your return.
If the alimony you paid is NOT included in your 1099-R distribution amount (your ex-spouse receives their own 1099-R), then you can't take the deduction. You should contact the payer if you're not sure about this. If you paid alimony yourself, here's the steps to enter it in TurboTax:
- Click on the Federal Taxes tab > Deductions & Credits sub-tab
- Scroll down until you see Other Deductions and Credits
- Click Start next to Alimony.
- Proceed through the interview to enter your alimony paid.
Please see the following FAQ article for additional information Alimony Paid.
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