Marriage, Divorce & Family
“How does divorce affect the way I file my taxes?”
Divorce can change several parts of a tax return, including filing status, who claims children or other dependents, and how income, support, or property transfers are reported. The timing of the divorce or final separation often matters, as does the wording in the divorce decree or settlement agreement. In many cases, questions also come up around itemized deductions, retirement account divisions, and whether any payments are treated as taxable income or not. The right filing approach usually depends on the specific facts of the separation, the custody arrangement, and the tax year involved. A targeted review with a CPA can turn the uncertainty into a clear next step.
In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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