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Alimony Recapture Worksheet
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Alimony Recapture-General Rule
If alimony payments decrease or terminate during the first 3 calendar years, the payer may be subject to
the alimony recapture rule. The result from the calculation above would be included as income in the third
year the payer made the alimony payment.
This financial calculation is taken from IRS guidelines, Publication 504, 2008. The calculations take into
effect the IRS "floor" decrease of $15,000. The IRS has listed inclusions and exclusions for alimony, which
should be reviewed prior to making any conclusion of the subsequent recapture of alimony.Users should consult
with a Financial Divorce Specialist or tax attorney before making any final decisions regarding the tax aspects of
paying alimony.
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