Sometimes, the Universe seems to gently nudge us in the direction it wants us to go. Like, if a flat tire kept you from attending a party where everyone got Salmonella, you’d say, “Whew! The Universe looked out for me.” Whether the Universe was playing favorites or not, you avoided four straight days in the… Read More
Divorce is hard. According to Uhhospitals.com, stress from divorce ranks right up there with a loved one’s death, relocating and losing a job. Generally, no one takes The Vow with the intention of getting divorced later; we’re looking for our happily ever after, not a messy break-up. As if divorce wasn’t traumatic enough, it seems… Read More
For years, tax prepares have reported payments that meet the requirements (under 71(b)(2)) as deductible alimony by the payer, along with the recipient’s Social Security number, to ensure the recipient reports the matching amount as income. The taxpayers must have a written divorce or separation agreement, and the agreement must meet several tests to be… Read More