Even if one spouse earned far less than the other, chances are, they contributed to the overall success of the household. After a long marriage, a court may award permanent alimony. Being honest with ...

Alimony is taxable if your divorce was finalized before 2019. If your divorce was finalized in 2019 or later, alimony is not taxable income for the recipient, and the payer can’t deduct alimony from ...

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