Tax Issues in a Divorce

Getting divorced doesn’t only change your living and parenting arrangements. It also has tax consequences. Whether you’re negotiating a divorce settlement agreement with your spouse, are deciding what to do with your house, or are wondering about tax deductions and child-related credits after divorce, you should know the basics of how tax law applies to divorce. That way, you can make the best decisions for your current and future finances.

Tax Basics

Should We File Joint or Separate Tax Returns During a Divorce?

Find out whether you should (or can) file taxes jointly or separately during a divorce.
Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your House at Divorce

Learn how the IRS rules on capital gains taxes apply when you sell your family home during or after divorce.
Legal Fees for Divorce: What's Deductible?

Divorce is expensive, and many spouses question whether they can deduct any divorce-related expenses on their taxes. While the answer may seem simple, changing tax laws have complicated the issue for many.

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Taxes on Family Support

Tax Rules for Child Support

Learn how the IRS handles child support payments, interest on overdue payments, and offsets from tax refunds for unpaid child support.
Is Alimony Tax Deductible for the Paying Spouse?

Whether you divorced ten years ago or you're currently contemplating a divorce, if alimony is a possibility, you'll need to understand the rules surrounding spousal support and taxes.
The Seven Rules of Alimony and Taxes

Until recently, the IRS allowed paying spouses to deduct alimony payments and required recipients to report it as income. However, the rules have changed for any divorce finalized on or after January 1, 2019.
Claiming Children on Taxes After Divorce

Learn when (and how) you and your ex can decide who will claim your children as dependents on your tax returns—and what difference that will make in the taxes you owe.

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