Do I owe alimony?
During the marriage, if one spouse was the supporting spouse, providing a substantial portion of the family’s livelihood, then that person may be obligated to pay alimony. Alimony is tax deductible for the paying spouse and is considered income for the recipient. The amount of alimony one may owe depends on the facts of each particular case, but it is primarily a function of looking at both parties’ reasonable needs and expenses versus their respective total net incomes.