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.
Payments made to a third party are considered alimony. Indirect alimony may include cash payments to a third party to provide a residence for a former spouse (i.e., rent, mortgage, utilities, etc.) medical cost payments or other such expenses incurred by the recipient.