topic How do I enter a deduction for alimony, it is not listed in deductions? in Deductions & credits

How do I enter a deduction for alimony, it is not listed in deductions?

havilandmilton — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:14:39 GMT

There is not an option in deductions to enter alimony

Re: How do I enter a deduction for alimony, it is not listed in deductions?

VolvoGirl — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:51:03 GMT

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Re: How do I enter a deduction for alimony, it is not listed in deductions?

DianeW777 — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:55:40 GMT

You can deduct alimony paid to a former spouse as long the divorce or separation agreement is executed by December 31, 2018.

Alimony payments resulting from agreements executed after that date can no longer be deducted due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that Congress signed into law on December 22, 2017. The same holds true for agreements modified after 2018 if the new version specifically states that the TCJA treatment of nondeductible alimony payments now applies.

To enter your alimony payments:

Sign in to your TurboTax return. Search for alimony paid. Select the Jump to link in the search results.
Answer Yes on the Did you pay alimony to a former spouse in 2020? screen and follow the onscreen instructions.
- It can also be found under Deductions and Credits > Other Deductions and Credits > Alimony Paid

Re: How do I enter a deduction for alimony, it is not listed in deductions?

VolvoGirl — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:57:49 GMT

And Here's the Jump to link