Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Preparing tax returns for a married couple getting a divorce, or for business owners or partners in dispute, are highly charged situations that can present potential conflicts of interest. What’s the best way to navigate such situations?
Friendly divorcing couples might start out in a cooperative spirit, but sometimes that will deteriorate as negotiations proceed and each act on the advice of counsel. Couples don't always remain friendly or amicable. It isn't their fault — it's someone else's. Who do they blame when things don't work out the way they should? Their CPAs.
