MCGRAW-HILL'S TAX.OF INDIV.+BUS.2020
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Chapter 2, Problem 72P
Matt and Lori were divorced in 2016. Pursuant to the divorce decree Matt receives $10,000 of alimony each month. Use an available tax service to determine if the alimony Matt receives is taxable. Would your answer change if Matt and Lori still live together?
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