You can deduct alimony you paid to a former spouse. To enter your alimony payments:
- Open (continue) your return in TurboTax.
- In the search box, search for alimony paid and then click the "Jump to" link in the search results.
- Answer Yes on the Alimony Paid to a Former Spouse screen and follow the onscreen instructions.
To report your alimony income:
- Open (continue) your return in TurboTax.
(To do this, sign in to TurboTax and click the orange Take me to my return button.)
- In the search box, search for alimony received and then click the "Jump to" link in the search results.
- Answer Yes to Did you receive alimony or spousal support? and follow the onscreen instructions.