George and Erin Are Divorced, and George Is Required to Pay

question 114

True/False

George and Erin are divorced, and George is required to pay Erin $20,000 of alimony each year. George earns $75,000 a year. Erin is required to include the alimony payments in gross income although George earned the income.

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