What are the tax implications of alimony?

In Kansas, alimony is considered a taxable income for the recipient and a tax deduction for the payer. The money that is paid as alimony must be reported on both the payer’s and recipient’s income tax returns. The payer must claim the payment as income on their return, and the recipient must claim it as taxable alimony. The recipient of alimony may be eligible to receive a tax refund if their income is reduced due to alimony payments. To be eligible for a refund, the recipient’s earned income must be less than the total amount of alimony they receive. The payer of alimony is eligible to deduct alimony payments from their taxable income. In order to deduct alimony payments on their tax return, the payer must provide evidence of payments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The proof of payment must include the name, address and Social Security Number of the recipient. It is important to note that in Kansas, child support payments are not considered to be taxable and are not deductible by the payer. Additionally, payments for spousal support that are court-ordered before December 31, 2018 (or before the date the court issues the order, if later) do not have the same tax implications as alimony payments. In conclusion, alimony payments in Kansas, are considered to be taxable income for the recipient and a tax deduction for the payer. Both parties need to be aware of the tax implications of alimony when entering into an alimony agreement.

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