Reasons to Hire a Tax Attorney for a Divorce

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What are some problems that come to mind when you think of a divorce? If you are going through a divorce, you should consider hiring a tax attorney to help you with any tax related issues you may come across. The Law Office of David A. King P.C. explains how tax attorneys can help you secure a fair settlement. 

First of all, have you considered how you will file your taxes after your divorce? You will no longer be allowed to file a joint tax form. You will have to fill out an individual tax form. By switching tax forms, you will most likely lose benefits and be charged additional costs.  

Other than yearly taxes, you would also have to deal with the division of your marital property. There are two ways you can divide property, liquid assets and non-liquid assets. Liquid assets can be turned into cash easily. On the other hand, non-liquid assets can take several months or years to be converted into cash. Non-liquid assets usually have a tax fee once they are transferred, and you will have to deal with those expenses. To receive help with tax related issues, it is important to get a tax attorney on your side. 

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