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Joint Tax Filing for Illinois Civil Unions

As more and more states are joining the civil union bandwagon, including Delaware and Hawaii, we’re beginning to see some of the perks of the new domestic partnership status here in Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has recently confirmed…

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Joint Taxes Filed? Divorcing or Not…Are You Sure You Are “Innocent”?

Most Americans recently filed their income tax returns. Did you carefully look over the completed forms before you signed? If you plan to divorce this is especially important. When married couples file joint returns, the law holds both spouses liable for the taxes, interest and penalties – even when one spouse may not have been aware of the their spouse’s misreporting of income or expenses.

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How Does a Divorced Parent Claim a Child as a Dependent?

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It’s tax time and if you’re divorced and were awarded the right to claim your child or children as a dependent(s) on your tax return, here’s what you need to know about filing your taxes properly.

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