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I pay my ex's mortgage as alimony payments, can I enter that on my tax return in the alimony section?

 
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I pay my ex's mortgage as alimony payments, can I enter that on my tax return in the alimony section?

FOR TAX YEAR 2019 OR PRIOR

 

Yes, payments to a third party under the terms of your divorce or separation instrument can qualify as alimony if it otherwise qualifies.

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I pay my ex's mortgage as alimony payments, can I enter that on my tax return in the alimony section?

FOR TAX YEAR 2019 OR PRIOR

 

Yes, payments to a third party under the terms of your divorce or separation instrument can qualify as alimony if it otherwise qualifies.

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