With Respect to Alimony and Property Settlements in a Divorce

question 80

Multiple Choice

With respect to alimony and property settlements in a divorce or separation,all of the following are true with the exception of

• A)a property settlement does not result in income to either spouse.
• B)no tax deduction is allowed for payment of a property settlement.
• C)the spouse receiving a property settlement has a basis equal to the basis of that property to the paying spouse prior to payment.
• D)no deduction is allowed for alimony paid to the former spouse if a property settlement is also paid.

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