Q: I am currently going thou a divorce in Illinois. I have been pay my wife 1500.00 a month for the last year and a half.
Can I claim this on my taxes.
A: You should have a lawyer. Ask that person. It depends on what the order says, if there is one.
A: You can deduct maintenance (alimony) payments if they required by a court order and are designated as such, provided there is language in the order which terminates the maintenance upon the death of your spouse. This is an IRS requirement. If you are still married, you may be better off filing jointly with her. Talk to a CPA.
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