S 1100
An Act relative to the collateral consequences of alimony
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Bill overview
This bill addresses how alimony payments impact federal taxes. Currently, alimony payments are often deductible for the payer and included in the recipient’s income, which can create significant financial burdens. The bill aims to clarify and potentially modify these federal tax consequences related to alimony agreements, seeking to provide greater financial stability for both parties involved.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the federal tax treatment of alimony payments.
- Addresses the impact of alimony on both the payer and recipient’s tax liabilities.
- Seeks to align federal tax rules with potential changes in alimony agreements.
- May modify existing tax regulations concerning alimony deductions and income inclusion.
Who is affected
- Individuals paying alimony
- Individuals receiving alimony
- Taxpayers
- Federal tax authorities
Notable changes
- The bill could lead to changes in how alimony payments are treated for federal tax purposes.
- It may affect the deductibility of alimony payments for the payer.
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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsor
Paul R. Feeney
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Bill S.1100 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the collateral consequences of alimony
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1100) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to the federal tax collateral consequences of alimony. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Paul R. Feeney
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1100
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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