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Tax and Retirement Issues to Watch for in 'Gray Divorce'
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Rob Burgess
Analysis May 01, 2026 at 03:54 PM
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What You Need To Know
- “Gray divorce” is on the rise and presents specific tax implications.
- Differences in retirement accounts between IRAs and 401(k)s require special care.
- A client who was married at least 10 years and doesn't remarry can collect a Social Security benefit on their former spouse's earnings record.
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