alimony payment, ssn of ex-wife

[tax1111]

It seems that Drake software requires ssn of ex-wife of one client who pays alimony to her. Is there a way to bypass that? the client can not find that info. and he is not able to contact his ex-wife. 

Thanks. 

 

[Gail in Virginia]

Did the client not have that information on previous returns?  That is not a new requirement.  The new requirement is the date of the decree specifying the alimony.  At least that is my understanding.

[tax1111]

24 minutes ago, Gail in Virginia said:

Did the client not have that information on previous returns?  That is not a new requirement.  The new requirement is the date of the decree specifying the alimony.  At least that is my understanding.

He has not filed tax returns for a while