Divorce Taxation

This 21st edition of Divorce Taxation updates the governing law and offers practical and strategic advice for handling the complicated tax issues that may arise in a divorce.

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REVISION 21 HIGHLIGHTS

This 21st edition of Divorce Taxation updates the governing law and offers practical and strategic advice for handling the complicated tax issues that may arise in a divorce. The highlights include coverage of:

Property Transfers & Distribution of Assets and Liabilities:

  • Practical tips for dividing interest-bearing securities (bonds) in a divorce
  • Virtual currency: how losses are reported; full disclosure of assets during equitable dissolution proceedings; valuation and tracing of NFT’s and cryptocurrency
  • Gig economy tax reporting
  • State income tax issues when divorcing spouses live and work in different states

Tax Aspects of Valuation and Net Income

  • Determining and valuing reasonable compensation
  • Deciphering individual income tax and business tax returns
  • Employee retention credits and marital settlement agreements

Kiddie Tax

  • Responsibility for filing
  • Sample language to include in a marital settlement agreement to cover payment of the tax on the child’s unearned income; increasing child support or alimony for this purpose; and the cost of preparing the child’s return

Tax Filing Status

• Impact of separation agreement on filing status
• Advantages of filing jointly, specifically re: income thresholds for IRA contributions
• Practical considerations re filing status for older couples dealing with medical expenses

Relief From Joint and Several Liability (Innocent Spouse Relief):

  • Not available for payroll tax non-payment penalties (i.e., trust fund penalties)

Retirement Benefits and Accounts: Impact of SECURE Act 2.0.

Interest, Penalties, Tax Crimes & Offshore Accounts

  • Estimated tax payments: penalties for failure to pay; divorced spouses cannot pay jointly
  • FBAR penalties: what is a violation; when does violation occur (per form or account)?

Updates to the Appendix of tax forms

AND MORE!

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