Which of the following statements about divorce settlements is true?

A. Property transfers pursuant to divorce have no income tax consequences.
B. Child support is excluded from the recipient's gross income.
C. Child support is an above-the-line deduction for the payer.
D. Statements A. and B. are true.


Answer: D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. prime interest rate. b. explicit interest rate. c. imputed interest rate. d. federal funds rate. e. applicable federal rate.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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