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Do I have to pay Federal income tax on alimony or spousal support income in Massachusetts?

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Do I have to pay Federal income tax on alimony or spousal support income in Massachusetts?

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Yes! Alimony is income to the recipient spouse or former spouse (ex-husband or wife) and must be included in your Federal as well as Massachusetts State income tax return as the income is taxable subject to the IRS and Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) guidelines.