Matthew's divorce decree calls for him to pay his former spouse, Makenzi, $200 a month as child support and $150 a month as alimony. Matthew fails to pay Makenzi in July and December. The divorce decree was finalized on September 1, 2018. The amount Matthew may deduct as alimony paid is __________.

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Matthew's divorce decree calls for him to pay his former spouse, Makenzi, $200 a month as child support and $150 a month as alimony. Matthew fails to pay Makenzi in July and December. The divorce decree was finalized on September 1, 2018. The amount Matthew may deduct as alimony paid is __________.
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