As a Result of a Divorce,Michael Pays Judy $75,000 in Year

question 55

Multiple Choice

As a result of a divorce,Michael pays Judy $75,000 in year one and $25,000 per year in subsequent years.How much of the $75,000 in year one is properly characterized as alimony and will not be recaptured later?

• A)$25,000
• B)$35,000
• C)$40,000
• D)$75,000

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