[chrissy]

Need some clarification regarding Alimony.

I SAW THIS IN WILEY———-For divorces finalized before 2019, alimony is taxed to the recipient and the payor is granted a deduction (“for AGI”). If a divorce is settled after 2018, alimony is not taxed to the recipient and the payor is not granted a deduction (“for AGI”).

THEN I SAW THIS IN NINJA———-Divorce prior to December 31, 2018—–TAXABLE
Divorce after December 31, 2018———NOT TAXABLE

[CH89]

What clarification are you looking for? Is Wiley's wording and use of years causing confusion?

When I read those statements, to me, they are essentially saying the same thing.

[chrissy]

Yea, the Wiley wording threw me off. My head registered December 2019 instead of January 2019.

[Skynet]

The real answer to the Alimony question.

You fake your own death. Pay a few hundred for some new id's and move to Alaska to work on a fishing boat. You'll never have to pay Alimony again or be taxed. 😬

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