Question

Roberto files his tax return as married filing separately. He has not lived with his wife for over three years. In the current year, by order of the court, he paid her $500 per month for 12 months as separate maintenance. She will have to show $6,000 as alimony income and he will be able to deduct $6000 as an adjustment.

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

Starting 2019, alimony payments and separate maintenance payments cannot be deducted by the spouse that makes the payment, and they should not be included under gross income by the spouse that receives the payment.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed several things including alimony payments, and this rule will remain at least until 2025.