I took my ex to court last year because he wasn't paying his portion of the divorce debts. I won. Is the money from this judgement considered other income?

april95628 · ‎June 5, 2019

The money is for paying the bills he should have paid.

Vanessa · ‎June 5, 2019

No, divorce settlements are not generally taxable when they are simply taking care of debt incurred during the marriage. This would not be the same as alimony.

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Vanessa · ‎June 5, 2019

No, divorce settlements are not generally taxable when they are simply taking care of debt incurred during the marriage. This would not be the same as alimony.

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I took my ex to court last year because he wasn't paying his portion of the divorce debts. I won. Is the money from this judgement considered other income?