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Should I agree to an asset split that looks equal on paper?

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Not without analyzing tax implications — assets that appear equal may have very different after-tax values. For example, a pre-tax retirement account worth $500,000 will be worth significantly less after taxes than $500,000 in cash, which could shift the split heavily in your spouse’s favor.

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