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Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Other Income
Alimony. Include in your income on Form 1040, line 11, any alimony payments you receive. Amounts you receive...
Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Alimony
Alimony. This chapter discusses the rules that apply if you pay or receive alimony. It covers the following...
Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - How To Deduct Alimony Paid
How To Deduct Alimony Paid. You can deduct alimony you paid, whether or not you itemize deductions on your...
Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - How To Report Alimony Received
How To Report Alimony Received. Report alimony you received as income on Form 1040, line 11. You cannot use...
Publication 504 - Divorced or Separated Individuals - Alimony
Alimony. Alimony is a payment to or for a spouse or former spouse under a divorce or separation instrument....
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FAQ - Itemized Deductions, Standard Deductions
Can I deduct separate maintenance paid to my spouse or alimony paid to my former spouse? If you are separated...
FAQ - Interest, Dividends, Other Types of Income
Are alimony payments considered taxable income? Alimony, separate maintenance, and similar payments from your...
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Tax Topic 452
Alimony Paid. Amounts paid under divorce or separate maintenance decrees or written separation agreements entered...
Tax Topic 508
Miscellaneous Expenses. If you have expenses that qualify as miscellaneous itemized deductions, you can deduct...
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