The Goal of the Alimony Recapture Rules Is to Properly

question 18

Multiple Choice

The goal of the alimony recapture rules is to properly define the substance of payments made to a former spouse in order to ensure proper tax treatment.These rules "lookback" to the following years for the calculation:

• A)Years 3 and 4.
• B)Years 4 through 6.
• C)Years 1 and 2.
• D)Years 1 through 3.

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