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What happens when your clients divorce? Divorce is an emotional occurrence for all involved. What is the significance of the tax professional assisting clients through this difficult time? This course will explain the importance of working with and advising our clients on tax related divorce issues.
We will discuss filing status, name change, joint & separate responsibility & liability. We will explore dependents and associated tax credits. Analyze retirement plans, alimony, child support, property settlements, allocating estimated payments, NOLs, and Capital Loss carryovers.
Who Should Attend
All Tax professionals requiring a dive into Divorce tax issues.
Topics Covered
- Conflict of Interests Issues
- Tax Planning
- Filing Status
- Exemptions
- Form 8332
- Alimony & Child Support
- QDROs
- IRAs
- Capital Losses, NOLs, Donations, Credits, Deductions
Learning Objectives
- Recognize any Conflicts of Interest
- Which Parent is entitled to What Credit and Deduction
- Who claims the exemption
- Understand the importance of Form 8332
- Assist your clients with tax planning
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based
NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (1 hour)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
Instructor
A.J. Reynolds
Recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Education Award from the National Association of Enrolled Agents.
A.J. Reynolds, EA has over thirty years of experience encompassing various areas of taxation. Though his practice centers on Individual, Business, and Estate Tax preparation, A.J. focuses a portion of his practice to IRS Representations. As diverse as his specializations, A.J.’s clientele, too, ranges from average workers to Fortune 500 executives. Additionally, A.J volunteers his time with the Iowa Legal Aid’s Managing Attorney assisting in Tax Court cases and assorted income tax issues.
A.J. brings his everyday “in the trenches” experience to seminars and webinars for multiple organizations to assist attendees with real issues affecting tax professionals.
A.J. started his tax career with a national CPA firm in San Diego, CA after proudly serving for five years in the United States Navy onboard the Guided Missile Destroyer USS Callaghan. While onboard the destroyer, the ship executed many missions in the Straits of Hormuz off the coast of Iran.
Outside of his tax practice, A.J. is a member of the Diocese of Sioux City Priests’ Pension & Welfare Board and the Investment Advisory Board for the Diocese. When not working, his time is spent in various activities, including traveling with his wife and their two children.