The Alimony Recapture Rules Are Intended To

question 51

Multiple Choice

The alimony recapture rules are intended to:

• A)Assist former spouses in collecting alimony when the other spouse moves to another state.
• B)Prevent tax deductions for property divisions.
• C)Reduce the net cash outflow for the payor.
• D)Distinguish child support payments from alimony.
• E)None of these.

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