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By Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
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This article is part 4 of a series of articles regarding Innocent Spouse.  This final blog on the basics of the current Innocent Spouse tax law will do two things:  1) summarize changes discussed in the first three articles; 2) give some practical guidance to attorneys, CPAs, and clients in North Carolina. Continue reading →

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by Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
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Part 3 of a 4-Part Series on Innocent Spouse Basics

(a) The Former Requirements: Rev. Proc. 2003-61, 2003‑32 I.R.B. 296, 2003 WL 21708514 (Aug. 11, 2003)

(b) The New Requirements: Rev. Proc. 2013-34, 2013‑43 I.R.B. 397, 2013 WL 5179241 (Oct. 21, 2013) Continue reading →

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by Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
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This article is part 2 of a 4 part series on Innocent Spouse basics.  Be sure to read all four parts.  Also, check this blog regularly for new information on innocent spouse law, as I will write about it frequently.  I’ll keep you posted of new cases and developments from the IRS.

So, if you are in Asheboro or Reidsville, or wherever, this four part article should answer your questions about innocent spouse tax law and how it might affect your North Carolina divorce.

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by Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA
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I have always said:  “the Internal Revenue Service is the third party to the North Carolina Divorce”.  It is, therefore, incumbent upon parties to a divorce, their counsel, and their CPAs in North Carolina to understand the Innocent Spouse rules of the Internal Revenue Code, particularly if there are tax issues outstanding.  Further, understanding innocent spouse can many times help with an otherwise devastating tax situation.

This article will be in four parts, so be sure to read all four parts.  Also, check this blog regularly for updates on innocent spouse law as I will write about it frequently.  I’ll keep you advised of new cases and new rulings from the IRS.

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By Carolyn J. Woodruff, North Carolina Family Law Specialist, CPA, CVA
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In North Carolina, as well as nationwide, family law and divorce cases are filled with bad tax returns.  Let’s face it, generally one spouse handles the finances and the other spouse doesn’t.  Enjoy Santa as the Tax Court finds this husband innocent. Continue reading →