Alimony received is reported on Line 11 of IRS Schedule 1 (Form 1040).

To enter Alimony received:

1. From within your TaxAct® return (Online or Desktop), click Federal. On smaller devices, click the menu icon in the upper left-hand corner, then select Federal.
2. Click Other Income  in the Federal Quick Q&A Topics menu in the middle of the screen to expand the category and then click Alimony received
3. The program will proceed with the interview questions for you to enter or review the appropriate information

Alimony paid is reported on Line 31a of IRS Schedule 1 (Form 1040).

To enter Alimony paid:

1. From within your TaxAct return (Online or Desktop), click Federal. On smaller devices, click the menu icon in the upper left-hand corner, then select Federal.
2. Click Other Adjustments in the Federal Quick Q&A Topics menu to expand the category and then click Alimony paid
3. The program will proceed with the interview questions for you to enter or review the appropriate information

You can find additional information regarding alimony in the IRS Instructions for Form 1040, pages 86 and 92.