Section 15.33 Tax Consequences Incident to Property Transfers in Divorce

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V. (§15.33) Tax Consequences Incident to Property Transfers in Divorce

The tax consequences attendant to property to be divided should always be considered by counsel in settling the case or in preparing evidence for trial. The tax consequences of a dissolution of marriage should be taken into consideration in ordering a division of marital property. In re Marriage of Lewis, 808 S.W.2d 919, 924 (Mo. App. S.D. 1991); Clark v. Clark, 801 S.W.2d 95, 99 (Mo. App. E.D. 1990). The burden is on the party...