Hypothetical on Alimony Taxes

First sign a prenup, second don't get hitched below 21 or in Vegas and third, no children involved.

Now that aside. Are the tax laws fair for the ex wife who has to pay taxes on the money she receives or do ex husbands get the better deal on their tax breaks.

Finally assume you are not in Louisiana because there are states in this country that it is required that the bread winner maintains the previous spouses' "level of life" prior to the separation agreement" for X number of years.

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