Tax on amount received from ex-partner?

Questioner

I still receive a large amount of money from my ex-husband. If I have this deposited into my account, do I have to pay tax on it?

Lawyer

Your question could be about 2 things. - To the extent that the amount is the payment of, for example, a lump sum of spousal support, then you must pay income tax box 1 and health insurance premium on it. To the extent that the amount is, for example, the payment of your share in the equity of your own home, then the amount is tax-free. - To the extent that the amount concerns a payment for items that are not taxable, it makes no difference for income tax box 3 whether the amount has been paid out or not: you must also declare a claim on your ex-husband as an asset in box 3 of your income tax return.