It’s my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series! This time, it’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) style. If you’re wondering whether you can
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Ask The Taxgirl: Are Payments Made To An Ex Always Alimony?
It’s “Ask the Taxgirl” and today we tackle alimony.
Read MoreDivorce & Tax Lessons You Can Learn From Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie
Actress Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from actor Brad Pitt, citing “irreconcilable differences.” From alimony to child support, here’s what you need to know about divorce and taxes.
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z (2013): R Is For Recapture
R is for Recapture Rule (Alimony). The rules for regular alimony payments are pretty simple. If you receive alimony payments, you report those payments as
Read More11 Tax Myths Debunked
And just like that, summer is nearly over and it’s back to work. This week, I’ve been sorting through the “Ask the Taxgirl” mailbag and
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: A Is For Alimony
Today, I’m kicking off my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series. As part of the series, I plan to focus on tax terms that
Read MoreKeeping Up With The Kardashians: Marriage, Divorce & Taxes
It was an event to be remembered. Er, well, for a month or so anyway. The spectacle that was (insert whatever it is that she
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Voluntary Child Support
Taxpayer asks: If my husband has been making voluntary payments to his ex-girlfriend for child support, how is that treated for tax purposes? The purpose
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Voluntary Spousal Support
Taxpayer asks: My husband and I went through a mediator instead of a divorce lawyer. Our MSA specifies a certain spousal support amount each month.
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Reporting Alimony Received
Taxpayer asks: Dear Taxgirl: Do I have to file if I receive Alimony less than 8000 a year? and that is all I made? taxgirl
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