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Feb 14, 2021 7:37 PM UTC
Question

Spousal Support

My wife and I are separated but filing joint taxes.  I have been paying her spousal support over the last year.   Can I list that on my tax return?

 

    2 replies

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    Level 15
    Feb 14, 2021 7:39 PM UTC

    Alimonies for divorces and separations finalized after 2018 are no longer taxable or deductible.

    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Level 15
    Feb 14, 2021 7:47 PM UTC

    it's not deductible.  besides, since your filing jointly if it were deductible to you it would be taxable to her and thus a wash on a joint return.  

    Mike9241