09/22/2026
The tax return says the business earns $80,000 a year, but the company pays for a vehicle, phone, travel, and part of the household expenses. What income will the court use for support?
For a business owner, taxable income is not always the same number that matters in a family law case. The court may examine business receipts, legitimate operating expenses, and self-employment benefits that also reduce the owner’s personal living expenses.
At the same time, gross revenue is not personal income. A real business may have payroll, rent, inventory, taxes, and other necessary expenses. That is why complex cases may require bank statements, P&L reports, the general ledger, credit cards, and sometimes a forensic accountant.
If your Sacramento or Citrus Heights divorce involves a business, self-employment income, real estate, or substantial assets, schedule a paid consultation with the Law Office of Alan Mikshansky.
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