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posted Jun 3, 2019 10:42:23 AM

I had to pay my ex a lump sum of $8,000 instead of alimony. Is this deductible?

It is stated in my divorce settlement that he pays taxes on it and I deduct it.

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Jun 3, 2019 10:42:24 AM

Alimony is deductible by the payer spouse, and the recipient spouse must include it in income.

Please use this IRS link to assist you more if needed

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc452.html