Jason Soman, founder of Soman Forensic & Valuation CPAs, was featured in the Florida Family Law Section's July 2026 FAMSEG eNews. In this interview, he discusses forensic accounting, business valuation, expert testimony, and the financial issues that matter most in complex family law cases.

Jason Soman of Soman Forensics explains the difference between a Calculation of Value and a full Valuation, and how family lawyers can choose the appropriate business valuation approach for divorce cases.

Originally published in the Florida Bar Family Law Section Commentator, Issue No. 3, 2025. Republished here with credit to the original publication. Introduction Amid the typical scrutiny of assets, liabilities, and income, Section 72(t) of the Internal Revenue Code1 (commonly referred to as “Rule 72(t)”) is often overlooked as a potential source of income in dissolution of marriage cases. This provision of the Code permits early withdrawals from retirement accounts without i

Jason Soman, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFE, CDFA®, discusses audited financial statements in divorce cases and their impact on family law matters in the Florida Bar Family Law Section’s November 2024 FAMSEG publication.

Jason Soman, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFE, CDFA®, discusses the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) and its potential impact as a marital asset in divorce cases in the Florida Bar Family Law Section’s FAMSEG publication.

Jason Soman joins The Florida Divorce Podcast to discuss business valuations in divorce with attorney Scott Kalish, including important financial considerations in divorce cases involving business interests.

Jason Soman of Soman Forensic & Valuation CPAs explains how family lawyers can identify a company’s business activities from a tax return using business descriptions and NAICS industry codes.

Check out our interview with Melissa Gragg on ValuationPodcast.com to discuss Donald Trump's Tax Returns, and what every family lawyer, divorcing spouse and litigation attorney should know. Link to episode here: https://www.findthemoneypodcast.com/ep-7-donald-trumps-tax-returns-a-case-study-for-family-lawyers-on-valuationpodcastcom-w-melissa-gragg/

Jason Soman of Soman Forensic & Valuation CPAs explains the difference between income and distributions and how wages, distributions and business-paid personal expenses may factor into income analysis for child support and alimony.

Jason Soman of Soman Forensic & Valuation CPAs explains why Schedule K-1s can be important in divorce cases involving S corporations, LLCs and partnerships, including determining ownership, income and equitable distribution.

Introducing Find The Money Podcast, exploring forensic accounting, divorce finances, business valuation, financial investigations, and the complex money issues facing family lawyers, divorcing couples, and business owners.

What happens to a business in a New York divorce? Jason Soman and NYC matrimonial attorney Ian Steinberg, Esq. explore business valuation, financial considerations, and key issues business owners and their spouses should understand when navigating divorce.

Jason Soman was interviewed on The Florida Divorce Podcast, hosted by Attorney Scott Kalish of Kalish & Jaggars PLLC. Scott and Jason discussed Divorce and Fraud. It is an episode you do not want to miss! Listen to the Podcast wherever you get your shows. The link for Apple Podcasts is below. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/divorce-and-fraud-interview-with-forensic-accountant/id1626579395?i=1000602958744 To learn more about Scott and his firm, visit www.KJLawFLA.com

An $8 million marital asset could be hiding in plain sight on a tax return. See why family lawyers should always review the refund section when investigating marital assets during divorce.

A common business valuation mistake is treating asset and stock sales the same when applying the market approach. Soman Forensics explains why the distinction matters when determining the value of a company’s stock.

What can Trump’s 2020 tax return teach family lawyers? Soman Forensics examines pass-through entity losses, distributions, and why taxable income doesn’t necessarily reflect a party’s true cash flow.

Can tax credits affect the financial picture in a divorce? Family lawyers handling business-owner divorces should consider ERTC refunds and other significant business tax credits during financial discovery.

Can you prove someone doesn’t own a business or asset? In divorce cases, that question can be more complicated than it sounds. Here’s how forensic accountants approach “proving a negative” by following the financial evidence.

Schedule D can provide valuable financial clues during a divorce. Jason Soman of Soman Forensic & Valuation CPAs explains what family lawyers should look for when reviewing capital gains, investment sales, tax basis, and capital loss carryforwards.

Schedule A can provide useful financial information during divorce discovery. Jason Soman of Soman Forensic & Valuation CPAs explains what family lawyers should look for when reviewing itemized deductions, including mortgage interest, property taxes, charitable contributions, and medical expenses.