Roger is required under a 2010 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 laws applicable to divorce decrees executed before 2019, only alimony payments are deductible by the payer. Therefore, Roger can deduct the $500 alimony payment, but not the $200 child support or the $100 voluntary payment.

Roger Is Required Under a 2010 Divorce Decree to Pay