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Old 12-08-2009, 12:29 PM
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When a marriage is terminated, how do the couples allocate income?

When a marriage terminates for tax purposes a couple is no longer eligible to file a joint return. Thus, income for that year must be divided according to state provisions regarding community property or equitable distribution rules.

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