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Alimony Paid Deduction
Line 34

By William Perez, About.com

If you paid alimony or separate maintenance to your ex-spouse, report the total amount of alimony you paid during the year on Line 34a of your Form 1040. Do not include any child support payments in this figure. Also, you must report your ex-spouse's Social Security Number on Line 34b.

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