1 Adult blood-forming stem cells in the bone marrow can give rise to any of the red or white cells of the blood system.  Adult stem cells in the intestine can form all the cell types of the intestinal lining.
Alimony Paid A deduction is allowed for the total amount paid to a former spouse during the taxable year for alimony or separate maintenance under a court decree. Child support payments don't qualify as an alimony deduction.
1 The divorce or separate maintenance decree or written separation agreement does not say the payment is not alimony. 2  If legally separated under a decree of divorce or separate maintenance, you and your former spouse are not members of the same household when you make the payment.mounts paid under divorce or separate maintenance decrees or written separation agreements entered into between you and your spouse or former spouse are considered alimony for federal tax purposes if: 1  You and your spouse or former spouse do not file a joint return with each other.