Question - Avery and Jenna are divorced and Avery was ordered by the court to pay Jenna $750 each month for child support and $250 each month in alimony. He made the payments for 12 months. How much of the payments will Avery be able to claim as a deduction when he files his tax return?
a) $ 3,000
b) $ 9,000
c) $12,000
d) Child support and alimony paid are not deductible