Under a 2017 divorce decree,Antoine is required pay $800 of alimony and $400 of child support each month for the next 10 years.In addition,Antoine makes a voluntary payment of $200 per month.How much of the total monthly payments are deductible by Antoine?

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Alimony payments are generally deductible by the payer and must be included in the recipient's income, but child support and voluntary payments are not deductible. Therefore, only the $800 of alimony is deductible by Antoine.

Under a 2017 Divorce Decree,Antoine Is Required Pay $800 of Alimony