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How much money will be taxable from a divorce settlement?

Manuel P Last year, my ex-wife and I agreed on the settlement of our house after our divorce, which is 50/50. She and I agreed not to sell the house (unless she buys me out right before then) until my last child turns eighteen, which will be in 11 years. I was given $25,000 last [...]

What happens if both parents in a divorce claim their kids on their taxes?

william If the IRS has prosessed the tax returns of one parrent and the other tries to claim them. will the IRS enforce the divorce decree, OR will it be considered a civil matter that the 2nd parrent would have to pursue in court.

From a tax filing point of view, am I considered legally separated by having filed for divorce?

wrknhard4the$ My husband and I separated in Dec. 2006. I finally filed for divorce (that he asked for) in March 2007 in our home state of California. He and I have not lived together as husband and wife since the separation, but the divorce is far from being final. Are we considered legally separated and [...]