Laura and Hung were granted a divorce in 2016. In accordance with the decree, Hung made the following payments to Laura in 2020: Child support payments contingent on the age of the child $6,000 Indefinite periodic payments terminating on Laura's death $4,000 How much of the payments can he deduct as alimony in 2020? a.$10,000 b.$0 c.$6,000 d.$4,000 e.None of these choices are correct.

Laura and Hung were granted a divorce in 2016. In accordance with the decree, Hung made the following payments to Laura in 2020: Child support payments contingent on the age of the child $6,000 Indefinite periodic payments terminating on Laura's death $4,000 How much of the payments can he deduct as alimony in 2020? a.$10,000 b.$0 c.$6,000 d.$4,000 e.None of these choices are correct.

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

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Chapter2: Gross Income And Exclusions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 28P: Arlen is required by his 2019 divorce agreement to pay alimony of $2,000 a month and child support...

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