Marriage, Divorce & Family
“What is different about my taxes after a divorce?”
A divorce can change several parts of a tax return, and the answer often depends on the timing of the final decree, who claims any children, and how assets or support payments are handled. Filing status may shift, which can affect the overall return, and the treatment of alimony, child-related items, and property transfers can vary based on the agreement and the dates involved. Records from the separation, the divorce settlement, and any changes to dependents or addresses often become important when sorting out what is reported and what documentation is needed. Going through your records with a CPA usually surfaces the answer in under an hour.
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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