Property settlements made incident to a divorce have no immediate tax consequences; that is,the transfer from one spouse to another is not taxable.

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Property settlements made in connection with a divorce are generally not subject to immediate tax consequences. The transfer of property from one spouse to another pursuant to a divorce is generally considered a tax-free transfer under Internal Revenue Code section 1041.

Property Settlements Made Incident to a Divorce Have No Immediate