Allen and Charlotte married in 2020 the file a joint return for the yeard but irs off set because allen owes child support for the two children form a previous marriage. Charlotte is not legally responsible for the children support and she wiuld like to recieve her portion of their return as the couple tax preparer what advice would u offer.

Allen and Charlotte married in 2020 the file a joint return for the yeard but irs off set because allen owes child support for the two children form a previous marriage. Charlotte is not legally responsible for the children support and she wiuld like to recieve her portion of their return as the couple tax preparer what advice would u offer.

SWFT Individual Income Taxes

43rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391365

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Chapter17: Property Transactions: § 1231 And Recapture Provisions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 51P

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