California Adopts Federal Alimony Rules: What SB 711 Means for Spousal Support Taxation in 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, new spousal support orders will no longer be taxable or tax deductible for California state tax purposes. California is joining the vast majority of states by aligning its tax treatment of spousal support with federal tax law. California has been one of the few states still allowing spousal support payors to take a tax deduction for state income tax purposes. But with the passage […]