Money Alimony deduction loss in Trump tax reform could create rush on divorce deals December 6, 2018December 6, 2018 David McKay Wilson, Rockland/Westchester Journal News Comments Off on Alimony deduction loss in Trump tax reform could create rush on divorce deals Alimony will no longer be tax-deductible by the spouse making payments, but the recipient will no longer declare the payments as taxable income.