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Level 2
Jun 1, 2019 6:43 PM UTC
Question

Alimony and Filing Jointly

My wife and I separated in 2918, and have a legal property settlement that required me to pay her alimony in 2018.  We decided to file jointly for 2018.  Can I report that I paid alimony and she received it?  I would pay less Virginia taxes if I am able to.


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Level 15
Jun 1, 2019 6:43 PM UTC

If you file jointly you both ignore the alimony.