Divorce & Taxes
A CDFA will consider the short and long-term potential tax consequences when helping parties understand a proposed settlement
Your filing status might change
Changing filing status from Married can have consequential tax implications
You may have to withdraw from a retirement account
Withdrawing from a retirement, like a 401(k), can result in significant tax implications when filing
You might be unable to claim some dependents
A dependent can only be claimed by one taxpayer
You might take on additional work to cover divorce expenses
Getting a second job, a gig economy “side hustle” or starting a new business can increase how much is owed in taxes
You may not be able to itemize deductions
If standard deductions are used, any mortgage interest, medical expenses and charitable contributions may be lost