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Articles And Information
- "Make the Tax Code Your Friend-and Alimony More Palatable" by Christopher C. Melcher.
Published in Family Advocate, Vol. 34, No. 3, (Winter 2012) p. 16-19. © 2012 by the American Bar Association. Every time we negotiate an alimony agreement or argue over alimony in court, we are doing a form of tax planning.
- Do you qualify for a tax deduction for your spousal support payments?
In order for alimony or spousal support to be tax-deductible to the payor, the requirements set forth in 26 U.S.C., § 71 must be satisfied. Each requirement is discussed in this article.
- Tax Issues When Dividing Property Incident to Divorce.
Although most transfers between spouses or former spouses in the context of a marital dissolution will be non-taxable, there are some important exceptions. This article discusses the tax rules regarding property divisions in detail.
- A Step Toward Tax Equality for Registered Domestic Partners.
The IRS has determined that registered domestic partners in California should receive the same tax treatment under federal law as married couples with respect to the reporting of community property income.
- Tax Deductibility of Attorney's Fees
- Family Law Taxation California Style
