Real World Ethics - Bad Judges Happen - 09-01-26

We all know how messy tax returns can get when couples who used to file jointly divorce and there are children (and tax credits) involved. It’s often difficult to explain the rules surrounding Head of Household filing status and the various tax credits available to parent-clients who have separated or divorced. But what happens when the clients misunderstand and decide to fight about it in family or divorce court? The following case study says “nothing good” can be a horrifying and frustrating answer to this question.This podcast is meant for entertainment purposes only. For the more thorough, complete, and accurately written version of this article which includes citations, visit us at http://www.tottb.tax