Under the Alimony Rules

question 64

Multiple Choice

Under the alimony rules:

• A)The income is included in the gross income of the recipient of the payments.
• B)A person who receives a property division has experienced an increase in wealth and thus should be subject to tax.
• C)State law determine what is alimony for Federal income tax purposes.
• D)Payments for child care are included in the child's gross income.
• E)None of the above.

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