Today TaxMama hears from Tom, in the Midwest. He tells us, “I’ve been separated from my wife for several years. For 2006, I had no taxable income due to a disability. My wife filed a joint tax return by forging my signature. She did not have my power of attorney, or even verbal permission. She […]
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Custodial Determination Changes Under Proposed Regulations by David & Mary Mellem, EAs Ashwaubenon Tax Professionals Proposed Regulation §1.152-4 contains changes that will surprise many taxpayers as well as tax professionals. We’ll number the provisions just for simplification. 1) The rules apply when the child’s parents are divorced, legally separated, or live apart at all times […]
Today TaxMama hears from Denise in NJ, who wants to know. “If a couple gets a divorce, and the woman gets to take the children as dependents in lieu of alimony, what happens if she remarries and does not hold a job any longer? Can she file jointly with her new husband and still use […]
Today TaxMama hears from Char in the Tax Parlor who tells us, ” I have a friend who got a divorce last year, 2006. He and his wife owned a house together. Rather than sell the house and split the profit of the sale, the wife chose to keep the house and buy her husband’s […]
Today TaxMama hears from Lisa, who tells us: “I recently read your article regarding divorce and taxes on MarketWatch.com. You mentioned filing a Form 8888 to have refunds split and directly deposited. My husband has been out of permanent work since June. He has been drawing unemployment and doing odd jobs. My income is approximately […]
Today TaxMama hears from Lorrie in New York who just got a sudden shock, “My divorce settlement of 2004 clearly states that neither party can make a claim for maintenance or spousal support. I do get 1/2 the net of my former husband’s retirement pension. The State deducts our taxes on the full amount, before […]
Today TaxMama hears from Gary in Missouri, who tells us “I am a retired military man and the judge gave my ex-wife one half of my retirement check…actually, I lose 55%, including child support. Is any of that deductible from my taxes?”
A few weeks ago, we talked about changing IRS collection policy when it comes to divorced couples who owe a joint tax debt when they end their marriage. You can read the details here. https://taxtwist.com/article.php?varset=s:13-pm:p-se:265-e:69-a:136&SessId= Since all the questions I am getting this week relate to tax bankruptcy (MSN must have re-released that old article) […]
Today TaxMama hears from William Perez, our Taxes.About.com https://taxes.about.com/ guide who brings up some interesting points about divorce and tax issues in response to yesterday’s Eva, Great question from a reader. I have a client in a similar situation. They are separated but not yet divorced. The other spouse has filed all returns as MFS. […]
Today TaxMama hears from Mary in Indiana who has these concerns. “I am going through a divorce.https://www.cinewebradio.com/wp-content/languages/new/how-to-write-phd.html How can I get a copy of my husband’s tax return?buy lexapro online blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/mg/lexapro.html no prescription Also he has not filed since 1989, how far can the IRS go back?”
Today TaxMama hears from Evelyn in San Jose, CA who has this tale of woe, “My ex-husband filed a joint taxes for us for 2004.buy paxil online blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/paxil.html no prescription https://www.simplybeyondfoods.com/wp-content/languages/new/cytotec.html We were separated and lived in different states at the time he filedr. Since we were together the majority of 2004 and he had […]
Today TaxMama hears from Mimi in Nashville, TN who asks, “My ex-husband paid me alimony for most of 2005, but quit paying in September and filed a Petition for Reduction. The court ruled in 2006 that he pay me the 2005 alimony retroactively.https://pavg.net/wp-content/languages/new/zithromax.html He has appealed. If he prevails on appeal, I will have to […]