Rebecca is required under a divorce agreement effective January 1, 2015 to pay $800 of alimony and $250 of child support per month for 10 years. Rebecca also makes a voluntary payment of $150 per month. How much of each monthly payment can Rebecca deduct as alimony in 2015?

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Under the tax law effective for agreements before 2019, alimony payments are deductible by the payer. Child support and voluntary payments are not deductible. Therefore, only the $800 alimony payment is deductible.

Rebecca Is Required Under a Divorce Agreement Effective January 1