Men facing divorce often ask whether child support and alimony are deductable on their federal taxes. Child support is not tax deductable.
Generally, alimony or spousal support is taxable to the wife and tax deductable to the husband. IRS regulations are very complicated. A written court order is one requirement of the IRS regulations. If you are paying support voluntarily without an order, consider preparing a stipulation and order to ensure that your alimony or spousal support will be deductable. Always consult with an attorney and an accountant to ensure that your alimony or spousal support will be deemed tax deductable by the IRS.
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