How Being Divorced Might Affect Your Tax Filings

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the latest IRS publications as you gather documents to submit. If you have any questions, consult a tax professional or a professional such as a forensic accountant.

Your marital status affects your filing status, tax rate, alimony payments, and who gets to claim your children as dependents.

When it comes to your taxes, marriage changes everything. From choosing the correct filing status to determining what is and is not taxable, tax time can bring some unwanted stress if you've been recently married or divorced.