Description
Course Overview
Divorce and separation can create significant federal tax consequences that extend well beyond the filing of an individual income tax return. This course examines the tax treatment of alimony and child support, property settlements, retirement asset transfers, and post-divorce home sales. It also addresses tax attribute carryovers, estimated tax considerations, and related planning and compliance issues. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the federal tax rules affecting divorced and separated taxpayers and the considerations involved in preparing accurate returns.
What You'll Learn
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Identify the tax treatment of alimony, property and retirement asset transfers, and other tax considerations arising from divorce and separation.
Who This Course Is For
Tax professionals who prepare returns or advise clients on federal tax matters involving divorce, separation, and related financial arrangements.
Looking for additional tax education? Browse our self-study CPE courses covering a variety of federal tax topics.
| NASBA |
Field of Study: Taxes CPE Credit: 1.0 hour Delivery Method: QAS Self Study |
| IRS |
Field of Study: Federal Tax Law CE Credit: 1.0 hour IRS Program Number: VP8T3-T-00569-26-S |
| CTEC | Field of Study: Federal Tax Law CE Credit: 1.0 hour CTEC Course Number: 1044-CE-05399 |
| Publication Date: | 4/15/2026 |
| Instructional Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Prerequisites: | General knowledge of and related tax concepts |
| Advanced Preparation: | No Advanced Preparation Required |
| Author: | Lee Reams, Sr., BSME, EA |
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