Roger is required under a 2012 divorce decree to pay $500 of alimony and $200 of child support per month for 12 years.In addition, Roger makes a voluntary payment of $100 per month.How much of the total monthly payment is deductible by Roger?

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Under the tax law applicable to divorce decrees executed before 2019, alimony payments are deductible by the payer. Therefore, only the $500 alimony payment is deductible. Child support and voluntary payments are not deductible.

Roger Is Required Under a 2012 Divorce Decree to Pay