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Can I amend my 2022 return to reflect lower alimony?

faryalzahmed-gma — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:27:55 GMT

My ex just finished his 2022 taxes and updated the alimony I should have received to be $8,500 less than what he’d paid me. I’ll give him a refund and would like to update my return with the lower alimony amount.

Re: Can I amend my 2022 return to reflect lower alimony?

DoninGA — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:45:50 GMT

If your divorce or separation agreement was executed on or before 12/31/2018 the alimony paid or received can be reported on your tax return. If executed after 12/31/2018 alimony cannot be reported on a tax return.

If you are eligible to report the alimony received on your tax return, then you can amend the 2022 return.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for amending a return - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-return/amend-change-correct-return-already-filed/L4VjJ9BA2_US_en_US

Re: Can I amend my 2022 return to reflect lower alimony?

Bsch4477 — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:50:57 GMT

I’m confused. Did you receive what you reported on your return or did you receive what he put on his return?