Do I have to claim a lump sum (401k) alimony payment if it was not required by the court?

taradean83 · ‎June 4, 2019

My ex-husband and I split amicably and wrote our own terms with the help of a lawyer. He voluntarily gave me half of his 401k. Do I have to claim this money I received on my taxes?

MaryK1 · ‎June 4, 2019

No, if it was not specifically named as alimony in the court documents, you do not have to include it as alimony. You may want to get a statement from him (if you can) just to be safe.

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