where do i add alimony payments?

paulsen.jlp · ‎April 15, 2026

xmasbaby0 · ‎April 15, 2026

When was the divorce finalized?

You can deduct alimony paid if the divorce was finalized by the end of 2018. If the divorce was finalized after 12-31-2018 the alimony paid is not deductible.

Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Other Deductions and Credits>Alimony Paid

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xmasbaby0 · ‎April 15, 2026

When was the divorce finalized?

You can deduct alimony paid if the divorce was finalized by the end of 2018. If the divorce was finalized after 12-31-2018 the alimony paid is not deductible.

Go to Federal>Deductions and Credits>Other Deductions and Credits>Alimony Paid

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**