Some Tips to File Taxes After a Divorce in Florida

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Some Tips to File Taxes After a Divorce in Florida
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It is that time of the year when people are
getting ready to file their taxes. Gathering all
the documents and meeting the deadline can be
stressful and exhausting. One thing that will
definitely cause problems is divorce if you
divorced lately, your situation becomes extremely
complicated. How do you file for your taxes, and
are you able to file on your own or have to do it
together with your ex-spouse?
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Here are some general tips that will help you
file your taxes after a divorce in Florida.
Consult With A Legal Professional
Filing a Claim
When Were You Divorced?
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When Were You Divorced?
In the state of Florida, individuals are able to
file taxes based on their marital status on the
last day of the year. This means that even if you
were married for eleven months if you got
divorced in the meantime, you have to file
separately. If you did divorce in the previous
year, based on when your divorce was final, you
can either file your taxes separately or together
with your ex-spouse. The best way to find out is
to speak with a Fort Lauderdale divorce attorney
at the Law Offices of Gustavo E. Frances and
schedule your free consultation. An attorney will
explain to you your rights and helps you get to
the bottom of your situation.
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Filing a Claim
The most common question newly divorced couples
ask is who gets to deduct what and who gets to
claim certain items? This issue can quickly
escalate and become an argument that takes months
to settle. You do not have months, as you have a
strict limit on filing your tax claim.
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Here are a few things that you should know about
calculating what you can and what you cannot
claim
Any asset that you gained during the divorce is
usually not taxable (there are exceptions in rare
cases)
You cannot deduct legal fees related to your
divorce
If you are receiving alimony, it has to be
reported as taxable income if you are the one
paying alimony, you should claim it as a deduction
All donations can be split 50-50, meaning that
each party can claim one-half of all the
donations made during the past year.
When children are involved, only one parent is
allowed to claim the child as a dependent
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Consult With A Legal Professional
Your best option of ensuring that you file your
taxes on time is a legal professional. If you do
not have one in mind, consult with a divorce
attorney in Fort Lauderdale today and learn what
forms you have to fill and how you can claim your
taxes after getting divorced. Also, if you moved,
you may have to file additional reports (Form
8822 Change of Address) if you expect to get a
refund from the IRS.
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