Jack and his wife, Jill, separated eight years ago. The written separation agreement requires Jack to make payments for the maintenance of Jill and their child. Payments were set at $350 per month for Jill and $200 per month for their child. During the current year, Jack's payments totaled $5,000.
Required: How much of the current year payments can Jack deduct on his personal tax return? How much of the current year payments must Jill include on her personal tax return?
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