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Divorce Taxation

Mr. Harris has specific expertise in the tax issues related to divorce. Anyone going through a divorce should make sure that the tax consequences are reviewed by an attorney who specializes in this area. Specific issues include:

• Joint liability for taxes reported on prior year joint tax returns
• Structuring of alimony
• Tax consequences of the sale or transfer of the couple's primary residence
• Tax consequences of the division of investment property
• Transfer of rights in retirement assets, such as pension plans, IRAs, and 401(k) plans
• Tax issues related to residents of Puerto Rico
• International issues arising from ex-spouses with foreign citizenship, residence, or investment assets
  • Division of property
  • Withholding tax obligations on alimony
  • Tax treaty issues