Spousal support payments are taxable income in Virginia to the person receiving the payment. Unlike alimony or spousal support, payments made for child support are for the benefit of your children and will not be considered "income" for tax purposes.Alimony payments, also known as spousal support, may be tax deductible in Virginia, but only if your divorce was finalized before January 1, 2019. As of January 1, 2019, alimony payments will no longer be tax deductible to the payor associated with divorce and separation agreements. Alimony (known as spousal support in Virginia) has long been considered taxable income for the recipient and deductible from the payor's income. Divorce can affect your income taxes. Your written settlement agreement should state how you and your spouse will handle: Dependency exemptions. Are child support payments or alimony payments considered taxable income? If a party is not paying or receiving spousal support, insert "none" in the appropriate column(s). Both typically do have an impact on taxes.