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Publication 17
taxmap/pub17/p17-094.htm#en_us_publink1000172910

How To Report Alimony Received(p133)

rule
Report alimony you received as income on Form 1040, line 11. You cannot use Form 1040A or Form 1040EZ.
EIC
You must give the person who paid the alimony your SSN or ITIN. If you do not, you may have to pay a $50 penalty.