Problem
Pam and Art have lived in a home Art inherited from his parents. Their son Tom lives with them. Art and Pam obtain a divorce during the current year. Under the terms of the divorce, Pam receives possession of the home for a period of five years and custody of Tom. Art is obligated to furnish over one-half of the cost of the maintenance, taxes, and insurance on the home and pay $6,000 of child support per year. Art lives in an apartment.
What tax issues should Pam and Art consider?
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