Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Adjustments to Income Workout

Skills Workout

Certification Warm Up: Question 5 of 5

Tom is separated from his wife but does not have a legal separation agreement. He has paid $3,000 during the tax year for the support of his son, who lives with his wife. Which of the following is true?

A Child support is an adjustment to income
B The entire $3,000 may be considered alimony and an adjustment to income
C Child support is not an adjustment to income until there is a legal separation or divorce
D Child support is never an adjustment to income