On-Demand

New and Exciting Family Law 2026 Tax Updates

CPE: 1

Overview

Stay up to date on key federal and California tax changes shaping today’s family law landscape. This session highlights recent income and reporting updates, California tax considerations for alimony, and a practical refresher on Family Code § 4055, with insights into how these developments impact divorce and support matters. The topics covered include the One Big Beautiful Bill income changes, the Secure 2.0 Act, California taxes related to alimony, the 1099 threshold changes, and a refresher on Family Code § 4055.

This session was recorded on February 12, 2026 for CalCPA’s Tax Issues in Divorce Mini-Conference.

Product Code
1000004951
Credit Type
CPE: 1
CPE-Technical: 1
MCLE: 1
MCLE LS-TX: 1
Format
Online Self-Study
Intended Audience
CPAs, attorneys, judges and other professionals who require current knowledge of family law cases and issues.
NASBA Field of Study
Taxes
Level of Difficulty
Update
Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None

Learning Objectives

Identify key federal and California tax changes, including the One Big Beautiful Bill income changes and the Secure 2.0 Act, that impact family law matters.

Analyze California tax considerations for alimony and understand the implications of 1099 threshold changes on divorce and support cases.

Gain a practical understanding of Family Code § 4055 and its application in calculating support obligations amidst recent tax updates.

Major Subjects

One Big Beautiful Bill Income Changes
Secure 2.0 Act
CA Taxes (Alimony)
1099 Threshold Changes
Family Code § 4055 refresher

Faculty

David Wilson Adams

David is a Tax Managing Director at CBIZ, and has practiced in public accounting more than 20 years providing expert testimony, performing analyses, and offering strategic guidance in marital dissolution cases. In addition, he assists management with clarifying and solving complex corporate business matters and offering general business consulting. David combines this with his extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of income and tax p...

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Alex Spaete

Alex is a partner with Bridge Forensics CPAs LLP. Alex has extensive experience in business valuation, family law forensics, and private industry experience in healthcare and physician compensation. He is a CPA, is Accredited in Business Valuation, and also a Certified Information Technology Professional. Alex has qualified, testified, and been appointed the court’s expert in most of the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento area counties. He ...

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New and Exciting Family Law 2026 Tax Updates

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Overview

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Format

Intended Audience

NASBA Field of Study

Level of Difficulty

Prerequisites

Advance Preparation

Learning Objectives

Major Subjects

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