Payments Made Prior to Divorce Instrument Are Not Deductible Alimony

Business Valuation Update BVLaw
Legal and Court Case Update
August 5, 1997
federal taxation

Kirk A. Keegan, Jr. v. CIR
T.C. Memo. 1997-359
US
Federal Court
United States Tax Court
Nims

Summary

The Tax Court determined that spousal support payments made prior to the entry of the separation agreement did not qualify as deductible alimony under IRC sec. 71(b)(2).

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Kirk A. Keegan, Jr. v. CIR

The Tax Court determined that spousal support payments made prior to the entry of the separation agreement did not qualify as deductible alimony under IRC sec. 71(b)(2). The husband evidenced a letter offering to make the payments. However, the court dete ...