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abctax55
Level 15
Oct 9, 2020 9:39 PM UTC

Um... you don't?

Why would you want to subject alimony to self-employment tax?

Altho I'm sure many, many ex's consider they've "earned" it 🤣

 

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rbynaker
Level 13
Oct 9, 2020 9:48 PM UTC

Liz Taylor might have been in the trade or business of divorce but I don't know many others who would qualify!

BobKamman
Level 15
Oct 10, 2020 3:22 AM UTC

Well, there's Mickey Rooney.  I think the question is asking about claiming it as a deduction.  He goes to jail if he doesn't pay her a large share of his income -- so, isn't that a business expense?