QDRO Taxes in Divorce: 2026 Rules

QDRO taxes explained: the split is tax free, the alternate payee pays on withdrawal, and the IRC 72(t)(2)(C) penalty exception never reaches an IRA.

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Texas Gift Tax: What You Owe and File in 2026

Texas gift tax does not exist at the state level. See the 2026 federal annual exclusion, the $15 million exemption, and when Form 709 is required.

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California Late Payment Penalty: 2026 Guide

The California late payment penalty is 5 percent of unpaid tax plus 0.5 percent a month for up to 40 months. How R&TC 19132 works and…

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Texas Payroll Taxes: What Employers Owe in 2026

Texas payroll taxes include no state income tax withholding, but employers owe TWC unemployment tax at 0.32 to 6.32 percent on the first $9,000 per employee.

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California Nonresident Withholding: 2026 Guide

California nonresident withholding takes 7 percent of California source payments above $1,500. How Forms 590, 587, 588, and 592-B work after a move.

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New York Residency Audit: What the DTF Reviews 2026

A New York residency audit tests whether you truly left the state. What the Department reviews, how far back it can go, and the deadlines that…

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Self Employment Tax Texas: What Owners Owe 2026

Self employment tax Texas owners pay is federal, not state. The 15.3 percent under IRC 1401, the wage ceiling rule, and what an S corp election…

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California LLC vs S Corp: State Tax Guide 2026

California LLC vs S corp: the LLC pays a fee on gross receipts, the S corp pays 1.5 percent of net income. Profit margin decides which…

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Texas Inheritance Tax: What Heirs Owe in 2026

Texas inheritance tax was repealed in 2015 and banned by the state constitution in 2025. What a Texas heir still owes federally and out of state.

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New York Exit Tax: What Leaving Really Costs 2026

There is no New York exit tax, but the state taxes departing residents through domicile audits, statutory residency, and Section 639 accruals.

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