Went through a divorce, my ex was ordered to pay taxes owed to IRS during our marriage but they were taken out of my return. Can I write off this year?

Can I write the money off that was taken from me by its that he was supposed to owe?

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Level 5

Jun 7, 2019 3:48:58 PM

Unfortunately, this is not a tax deduction. You should speak to your attorney to get advice on potential legal recourse to recover those funds.