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Do both parties have to sign when filing joint tax returns electronically?
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Both people have to sign the return electronically. As per IRS document:
http://www.irs.gov/uac/FAQ's-for-Preparing-and-e-Filing-Your-Own-Tax-Return
Both people have to get a PIN and sign, except if the spouse is unable to signbecause currently serving in a combat zone (full details are in the providedIRS FAQ).
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Is it better to file separate tax returns if you are on disablity but your husband still works?
IF you are married, the only legal way to file is Married Filing Joint, and Married Filing Separately. Depending your two incomes, most of the time it is much better for you to file Married Filing Joint. Married Filing Separately disallows any tax credits that you may be eligible to take and doesn't really benefit you in any way.
How many years can you refile taxes just to change from married to filing separately?
Once you file a joint return, you cannot choose to file separate returns for that year after the due date of the return.
Can you file married filing joint if you are still married?
Of course. You should file married filing joint if your are married. Perhaps you need to rephrase the question if you are asking something else.
Does getting married help on taxes?
Getting married often helps reduce the tax burden provided that you file a joint return. Whereas a single tax payer will receive a $5,450 standard deduction, a married couple filing jointly receives a $10,900 for 2008. Of course the fact that filing jointly tends to reduce the tax burden is a general rule, you should check with a competent accountant for your specific circumstances in order to verify that it is in your best interest to file this way. If you prepare your own returns there are some softwares that will automatically calculate both joint and separate filing for you to decide the best way to file. One of the downsides of filing joint returns is in the case where there is a tax liability, in which case both spouses become liable. Hope this helps. Roger Hadad, Effectur Inc, www.irs101.blogspot.com
Are you supposed to file your taxes as married if you live together and have 2 kids and have filed taxes together in the past?
You do not have to file a joint tax return if you are married. Each year you may elect to file separate or joint. If you file separate, the children you have can only be claimed by one spuse, but the children may be split between the two returns if you choose. Other things like mortgage interest paid can only be claimed by one spuuse. By filing separate you will generally owe and pay more taxes than filing Joint.
What are the laws for file joint tax returns?
All worldwide gross income that each spouse receives during the tax is reported on the married filing joint income tax return.Go to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for What is My Filing Status?Click on the below Related Link
If your soon to be ex-spouse files for bankruptcy and there are joint accounts can you be included as a debtor and clear the joint debts?
Yes. If joint debts are an issue, it is beneficial for both parties to enter into a BK filing. If not the one who is not a party to the bankruptcy will be liable for those debts.
Is it better to file separate tax returns if you are on disablity but your husband still works?
IF you are married, the only legal way to file is Married Filing Joint, and Married Filing Separately. Depending your two incomes, most of the time it is much better for you to file Married Filing Joint. Married Filing Separately disallows any tax credits that you may be eligible to take and doesn't really benefit you in any way.
How many years can you refile taxes just to change from married to filing separately?
Once you file a joint return, you cannot choose to file separate returns for that year after the due date of the return.
Do both parties on a joint mortgage have to file bankruptcy on a joint mortgage?
No, both parties on a joint mortgage do not need to file bankruptcy. They can file a joint bankruptcy or a single bankruptcy.
Is it illegal to use filing status of married filing a joint return when when your not legally married?
Yes.
Can you file joint if your husband files single and you are still legally married?
Unless your husband is in reality your ex-husband under a decree of divorce or separate maintenance, he is not allowed to "file single." (Filing single is not the same thing as "married filing separately.") If you are married, the only filing statuses you may use are: 1) Married filing jointly 2) Married filing separately 3) Head of Household under rare circumstances where your spouse did not live with you at all during the last six months of the year, is not reasonably expected to return, and you maintain a household for a qualifying dependent child. If your husband has already filed, properly or improperly, your only choice is Married Filing Separately (or Head of Household if you qualify). Your husband can't file two returns. If your husband comes to his senses later, you can amend your returns and file a joint return.
Can you file married filing joint if you are still married?
Of course. You should file married filing joint if your are married. Perhaps you need to rephrase the question if you are asking something else.
Is it possible to open a joint account even if your partner is in abroad?
No, it is not possible. In order to open a joint account all the parties involved will have to visit the bank in person to open the account. You can open a single-holding account now and then, when your partner returns back home, you can add them as a joint holder of the account at a later point in time.
Do same-sex civil unions allow joint filing of state income tax returns?
Generally yes, but only for state income tax returns and only in states where either same-sex marriage or civil unions (or both) have been legalized. On exception to this is Illinois. However, Illinois' state income tax is a flat tax and there is no mathematical difference between filing as a married couple or as two individuals.
Does getting married help on taxes?
Getting married often helps reduce the tax burden provided that you file a joint return. Whereas a single tax payer will receive a $5,450 standard deduction, a married couple filing jointly receives a $10,900 for 2008. Of course the fact that filing jointly tends to reduce the tax burden is a general rule, you should check with a competent accountant for your specific circumstances in order to verify that it is in your best interest to file this way. If you prepare your own returns there are some softwares that will automatically calculate both joint and separate filing for you to decide the best way to file. One of the downsides of filing joint returns is in the case where there is a tax liability, in which case both spouses become liable. Hope this helps. Roger Hadad, Effectur Inc, www.irs101.blogspot.com
If a father is newly married and the mother of his children is currently collecting his tax returns along with child support will she also get the tax returns of the new wife?
File this way..."Married filing separately." This method would take care of the issue. Doing Married Filing Separately is really the only way to avoid this. If you file a joint return, then yes they will take the entire refund (they will not try to determine what portion of the refund belongs to each).
