Divorce

Marriage and Money

June 22, 2010

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Today TaxMama hears from Pradeep, who just got back from a wonderful, full weekend of family wedding festivities. This reminds me of all the delightful weddings coming up this summer – in the lives of all our families and friends.  So let’s talk about marriage and money. Share this:

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QDROs

June 7, 2010

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Today TaxMama hears from Mona in the TaxQuips Forum with this problem. “I recently started to receive a QDRO check from another state.  How do the income taxes get handled? Do I pay the issuing state or the state I live in?”  http://taxmama.com/forum/taxquips/qdro-taxes/ Share this:

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IRS Problem Resolution Day

May 12, 2010

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Today TaxMama wants to give you some pointers on how to use the IRS Open House days effectively. People write to us with IRS problems all the time. I wish I could solve them all for you. But, generally, the only way to solve your problem is for you to take action. Here’s your chance [...]

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Splitting the Dependency Exemption

March 3, 2010

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Today TaxMama hears from Suzan in California with is bewildered. “Someone sent me an email stating that they were told by H&R Block that divorced couples can split their children’s dependency exemption based on a new ruling for 2009. That the exemption can be split six months for Mom and six months for Dad. I’ve [...]

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Divorce Settlement

November 10, 2009

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Today TaxMama hears from Misty in Missouri who wants validation. “I received a settlement in my divorce for half the equity in our home. It was $15,000. I think in reading this is not going to be taxable. Is that correct? I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it isn’t!” Share this:

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Divorce and Residence

June 15, 2009

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Today TaxMama hears from Joan in California, with this issue. “I owned a house with my ex. We bought it together in 1985; but I left and he stayed. Through a lengthy lawsuit costing me $25,000 the house was sold and I received $40,000. Once I left I never paid mortgage or upkeep. What is [...]

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Decedent 1099-C

January 26, 2009

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Today TaxMama hears from Thomas in Maryland who tells us. “I was legally separated from my spouse 3 years ago. My spouse passed away 2 years ago. I just received a 1099-C tax statement addressed to her estate. Since I was legally separated, am I obligated to report the 1099-c amount on my taxes?” Share [...]

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Who Did I Work For?

January 8, 2009

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Today TaxMama hears from Bryan in New Jersey, who says. “I lost my W-2’s for a couple of years. I didn’t get a chance too file because of a nasty divorce. How do I get copies of these W-2’s, since most of these employers are out of business; or I just plain forgot who I [...]

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Amending to Separate Returns

October 23, 2008

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Today TaxMama hears from Dana in Florida with this question. “I am in a very nasty divorce. We were separated for the past 7 years and for 4 of those years I agreed to file as married filing joint. Can I now go back and re-file as married filing separate? It will not hurt me [...]

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Divorce Status

October 2, 2008

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Today TaxMama hears from Mike in Texas who wants to know. “If I were to file for a divorce on Oct 1, 2008, what will be my tax status on Jan 1, 2009?” Dear Mike, Does your wife know about your plans? Ah well, all good things must end someday. Actually, we don’t care what [...]

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