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Can You Write Off Alimony Payments?
Short answer: Only for divorces finalized before 2019; newer alimony isn't deductible or taxable.
A pre-2019 agreement modified later can lose deductibility if it adopts the new rules.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
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Alimony payments
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Personal Tax Deductions
Only for divorces finalized before 2019; newer alimony isn't deductible or taxable.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
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Only for divorces finalized before 2019; newer alimony isn't deductible or taxable. A pre-2019 agreement modified later can lose deductibility if it adopts the new rules.
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