Jason Soman of Soman Forensic & Valuation CPAs is turning the Tax Return Tuesday series into “Tax Return Tips for Family Lawyers.” Follow along each Tuesday as Jason shares practical insights for reviewing tax returns in divorce—and invites accountants and family lawyers to contribute their own tips along the way.

Splitting an investment account in divorce isn’t always as simple as dividing the shares equally. Jason Soman of Soman Forensic & Valuation CPAs explains how differences in cost basis and embedded capital gains can create a significantly unequal financial outcome for divorcing spouses.

How do you prove something doesn’t exist? In divorce cases, claims involving hidden assets or financial manipulation can require forensic accountants to investigate the seemingly impossible—proving a negative. Soman Forensics & Valuation CPAs explores how careful analysis, targeted testing, and circumstantial evidence can help uncover the facts and guide financial discovery.