**Tax Year 2018 and earlier **I'm retire military

[dturner62]

, receiving $18020 annually in retirement, with 30% going to my ex-spouse. I am taxed on the total amount. Should she not be taxed for her portion?

[DanaB · Accepted solution]

Yes, they are considered taxable income to the former spouse. DFAS is required to issue the former spouse a Form 1099-R each year reporting the former spouse’s portion of retired pay. But if you are the only one receiving a 1099-R with the total amount taxable to you then you should be able to deduct this as alimony and she will have to report it as alimony income. Please see this answer from TurboTaxToddL for additional information:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/6179183

[dturner62]

Any ideas as to how to find her ssn? It is needed for me to claim that deduction.