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Is the surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse's federal income tax?
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∙ 14y ago
I take it that the two of you filed separate returns and kept your funds separate. You are probably not responsible for your deceased spouse's federal income tax. However, your deceased spouse's estate is responsible for his or her federal income tax. That is if there is enough money in the estate to pay the taxes. Otherwise, you may need a good tax lawyer.
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Must both spouses sign income tax refund check if filed joint?
If you have an account with fifth third bank and a customer in good standing with your spouses signature! They wont deposit it if her or his name is not on the account! You are considered a risk and a crook after 20 years of being a customer!
How much money can you as a gift before you have to pay taxes?
$13,000 per person per donee. Unlimited amounts to spouses.
Why file single on your federal taxes when you are married and does it effect your spouse if one of you dies?
If you are married, you cannot (and should not) file single. Your choices are Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately. The only time I usually see a Married Filing Separate return is either if the spouses, as a rule, just keep all of their finances separate, or if one of them owes taxes. Remember if you owe taxes the IRS will keep your refunds to apply to that balance due, so if only one of you owes taxes you can file Married Filing Separately and the one of you that does not owe taxes can still get their refunds. Also if you are going to owe on a tax return and file that return as Married Filing Separate, and then later die, your widow will not be responsible for the taxes.
I received a 1099-c in my deceased spouses name do you still have to claim this?
If when your spouse passed away, a Trust or an Estate was setup to manage their remaining assets, then you are required to file a tax return for the trust or estate and the 1099-c would need to be included on that tax return. If no Trust or Estate was established, then you do not need to file an Estate tax return. Your spouse's final return would be processed either jointly with yours or individually depending on how you have historically filed and your individual tax situation. The 1099-C would NOT be included in that return.
Are spouses responsible for tax debt?
That is a great questions and it relies on a couple key points of information. A spouse is only responsible for tax debt if they: A. filed a joint return during the year the tax event (or debt) occurred B. The spouse filed separately, but shares a bank account with an individual who has a tax lien or levy filed against them as the IRS may seize the bank account (and in doing so seize the spouses money as well). The good news is there are ways to detach a spouse from the liability via an Innocent spouse claim. Additionally, there are many ways to resolve back tax debt via IRS resolution programs aimed at assisting tax payers to resolve back tax liabilities. These include IRS settlements, income based repayment plans, and/or non collectible statuses where the tax payer's expenses exceed their income and show they have an inability to afford the tax debt. We always recommend consulting with an experienced tax practitioner who deals specifically with back tax debt and IRS & State tax resolutions.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in the state of Georgia?
YES, if you die, then the next of kin is responsible for your debt.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in MN?
Only if they signed a contract or agreement to accept the responsibility. If not, the deceased's ESTATE becomes responsible for any debts.
Is a surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in Iowa?
The estate is responsible for all the debts of the deceased. Indirectly the spouse will have to pay them off from the estate before she can inherit.
Is the surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in state of Alabama?
In every state, the estate is responsible for the debts of the deceased. Only after they are resolved can the estate be closed any remainder distributed.
Can the surviving spouse's wages be garnished for the deceased spouses medical bills?
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
Is a surviving spouse responsible for the deceased spouses loan in Georgia?
no if they die the money they are owed will be taken out there bank account the remaning will be given out according to there will
Are spouses responsible for a deceased husbands bank loan with several co-signers?
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Is a surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouses bills in Missouri?
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Is a spouse responsible for the other spouses child support debt if they are deceased?
No.
Is a spouse responsible for deceased spouses medical bills?
No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
Are you responsible for your spouses medical bills in Oregon?
Oregon is not a community property state. Therefore the surviving spouse is only responsible for the deceased spouse's medical bills if he or she entered into a financial agreement with the attending hospital and/or physicians or other such agencies.
Is spouse responsible for deceased spouses SSA debt?
yes usually the spouse is
