Alimony deduction cap?

[peterb111154]

My alimony deduction alone is $21,000 and Turbo still recommends the standard deduction of $12,000.   

When I switch to itemized deductions Turbo shows only $6,000 of deductions.  I can find nothing in the IRS publications about a cap on alimony deductions.  

What is going on??? 

[JulieR]

Alimony payments are not deductions on Schedule A. They are an "Adjustment to Income" that is reported on Schedule 1 of your return. 

[VolvoGirl]

So you get to deduct alimony in addition to the Standard Deduction.

[peterb111154]

Sounds great, however that would be over $33K of deductions - seems a $268 refund is mighty low.  I'll proceed and see what the final picture looks like, if I've still questions I'll add comment.
thanks!

[VolvoGirl]

You can preview the 1040 or print the whole return <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302322">https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302322</a>

[VolvoGirl]

This year the Standard Deduction will be doubling so many people will be switching to the Standard Deduction.  And there is a max 10,000 limit (5,000 MFS) of property tax and state taxes "SALT".  And you can only deduct Medical that’s over 7.5% of your AGI.  Also the deduction for job expenses have been suspended.

FAQ on 2018 changes <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4482394-how-will-tax-reform-affect-my-2018-federal-tax-return">htt...>

For 2018 the standard deduction amounts are:
Single 12,000 + 1,600 for 65 and over or blind
HOH 18,000 + 1,600 for 65 and over or blind
Joint 24,000+ 1,300 for each 65 and over or blind
Married filing Separate 12,000 + 1,300 for 65 and over or blind