Tax Issues Related to Divorce

Taxes and Divorce

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Article Highlights: Filing Status Claiming the Children as Dependents Child Exemption Head-of-Household Filing Status Tuition Tax Credit Child Care Tax Credit Child Tax Credit Earned Income Tax Credit Alimony If…
Who Claims the Children You or Your Ex-Spouse?

Who Claims the Children You or Your Ex-Spouse?

If you are a divorced or separated parent with children, a commonly encountered but often misunderstood issue is who claims the child or children for tax purposes. This is sometimes a hotly disputed issue between parents; however, tax law includes…
Tax Issues Related to Divorce

Tax Issues Related to Divorce

Divorce is a traumatic event in anyone’s life, and the tax aspects are frequently overlooked, which can add to the distress. The following is an overview of many of the commonly encountered tax issues associated with divorce. Family…