Laura and Leon were granted a divorce in 2005. In accordance with the decree, Leon made the following payments to Laura in 2014: How much of the payments can he deduct as alimony in 2014?

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To be deductible as alimony, payments must meet certain requirements, including being required by a divorce or separation instrument and not designated as not alimony. The payments made by Leon in 2014 meet these requirements and qualify as deductible alimony. The total amount of these payments is $6,000. Therefore, the correct answer is B) $6,000.

Laura and Leon Were Granted a Divorce in 2005