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March 3, 2020
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A friend of mine needs to pay alimony (half paycheck), does he have to pay the tax due on the full paycheck? Is the tax calculated at "Single" rate?

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if the divorce was final in 2019.   alimony is not deductible and not taxable to ex.

if divorce final in 2018 or earlier the amount paid is deductible and taxable to ex.

if taxpayer isn't married, he pays at the single rate unless he can claim head of household.  

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March 3, 2020

if the divorce was final in 2019.   alimony is not deductible and not taxable to ex.

if divorce final in 2018 or earlier the amount paid is deductible and taxable to ex.

if taxpayer isn't married, he pays at the single rate unless he can claim head of household.