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Rush to divorce is the latest consequence of 2017 tax reform

Nov 28, 2018
Alimony payments will no longer be tax deductible for divorces finalized after Jan. 1.
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How the GOP tax plan changes the alimony equation

Nov 6, 2017
The Republican tax plan would change alimony from something that is treated favorably for the people who have to pay it to something that is more of a tax burden. That’s because alimony payments would no longer be deductible from income on the payer’s tax return. The change could make divorce settlements more difficult to […]