Tax Issues

Litigants who are going through a divorce involving complex financial issues may want to seek independent counsel for tax-related issues, hire a CPA or a financial planner to assist them. The Law Office of Cathleen E. Norton does not give tax advice. However, the following resources should be a good starting point in educating yourself about common tax-related issues.

• Exemptions, Standard Deductions, and Filing Information
• Medical and Dental Expenses
• Child and Dependent Car Expenses
• Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets
• Community Property
• Individual Retirement Arrangements
• Innocent Spouse Relief
• Child Tax Credit
• Form 8332 – Release of Claim to Exemption for Child or Divorced for Separated Parents
• Form 8857 – Request for Innocent Spouse Relief
• Form 8379 – Injured Spouse Allocation