How do I handle "family support" paid by me? My settlement agreement includes me paying a single amount of "Alimony as Part of Family Support"- is there any deduction?
This is a post 2018 divorce. I live in Connecticut. We refer to the monthly amount as "family support" with no distinction between alimony and child support.
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DoninGA
Level 15
Dec 14, 2022 9:05:33 AM
Support ordered by a court due to a divorce or separation agreement entered into after 12/31/2018 is not deductible on a federal tax return.
Voluntary support to an individual has never been deductible on a tax return.
Critter-3
Level 15
Dec 14, 2022 9:21:19 AM
The divorce decree had to indicate the payment as alimony to be deductible as alimonyon an income tax return. Contact your divorce attorney if you need claification on this matter.