What is a key factor a tax preparer should consider when determining if community property rules apply to a spouse's or registered domestic partner's income and assets?

Amount of income. The income level, as only taxpayers with income exceeding certain thresholds are subject to community property laws.

Deductions. Whether the spouse or registered domestic partner itemized or claimed the standard deduction, as only those who itemize are subject to community property law.

Location of wage income. The state where each spouse or registered domestic partner worked

Timing of asset'acquisition. Whether the property was acquired while the spouses or registered domestic partners were subject to community property rules.

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