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.
the term alimony means the same thing as spousal support spousal support laws seek to prevent a divorced spouse from suffering a standard of living decrease both terms are interchangeable when discussing post divorce support