Important IRS Publications

Listed below are some of the more important IRS publications for those experiencing divorce. If you have questions about other areas of the tax law, there is very likely a publication that explains it. Go to www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html to search by topic or publication number.

Publication 504 Divorced or Separated Individuals
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p504.pdf

This publication gives you the basics of the typical tax issues facing those getting divorced.

Publication 501 Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p501.pdf

Gives you the basics on dependency exemptions, filing requirements, filing status, etc.

Publication 971 Innocent Spouse Relief
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p971.pdf

If your spouse is cheating the IRS, you don't want to have to pay for their transgressions. This publications explains how you can file for relief as an innocent spouse.

Publication 555 Community Property
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p555.pdf

If you live in a community property state, you'll want to get this publication. It explains the unique treatment of property, income and deductions in community property states.