Thomas and Sally Were Divorced Last Year

question 91

Multiple Choice

Thomas and Sally were divorced last year.As a result,Thomas must pay Sally alimony of $100,000 per year starting this year and relinquish the house and car with a combined value of $170,000 and a combined cost basis of $155,000.The house and car are given as a property settlement.As a result of these transactions Thomas has a deduction of

• A)$100,000.
• B)$155,000.
• C)$170,000.
• D)$270,000.

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