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posted Jun 3, 2019 4:38:41 PM

Where do I claim spousal support payments

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 4:38:42 PM

You can deduct alimony you paid to a former spouse. To enter your alimony payments:

  1. Open (continue) your return in TurboTax.
  2. In the search box, search for alimony paid and then click the "Jump to" link in the search results.
  3. Answer Yes on the Alimony Paid to a Former Spouse screen and follow the onscreen instructions.


To report your alimony income:

  1. Open (continue) your return in TurboTax.
    (To do this, sign in to TurboTax and click the orange Take me to my return button.)
  2. In the search box, search for alimony received and then click the "Jump to" link in the search results.
  3. Answer Yes to Did you receive alimony or spousal support? and follow the onscreen instructions.