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Does a married couple get a better tax refund if they file together or separately?
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∙ 15y ago
Typically, filing under Married Filing Jointly would result in a larger tax refund, however, each situation is different. You could go to www.turbotax.com and do a mock-up of your taxes to see what would work better for you and your family.
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What are the benefits to a married couple filing their income tax jointly?
A married couple filing their income tax jointly generally will owe less tax than a couple who file separately, but not always. A lot depends on the amount of income each spouse reports.
What does it mean a married couple filing a joint tax return has joint and several liability for the taxes associated with the return?
It means that they have joint liability as a couple and also individual liability, so that each one can be charged separately.
Does a married couple get a better tax refund than someone who files single?
Maybe. Certainly never worse. A married couple making the same as a single person will always pay less. And a couple has the choice of filing individually or toether, which ever is better for them, so it can't be worse.
Should married couples file togherther?
If only one of them has income, it will probably be to their benefit to do so, but not always. It's up to any individual couple whether they file jointly or separately.
What tax bracket would a married couple no dependents with annual income of $100,000 be in ?
What tax bracket would a married couple with one dependent and an annual income of $150,000 be in?
Does a married couple have to file taxes together legally?
No, you can file married filing jointly or you can file married filing separately
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Connecticut?
No. Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Louisiana. A same-sex married couple living in Louisiana must file separately as "single" on their state income tax returns and as "married" (either jointly or separately) on their federal income tax returns.
Can married couples file bankruptcy separately in Illinois?
A married couple can file for bankruptcy separately in Illinois, as it is not uncommon for one spouse to have a significant amount of debt in their name only. However, if spouses have debt they want to discharge that they're both liable for, they should file together. Otherwise, the creditor will simply demand payment for the entire amount from the spouse who didn't file. When a married couple face bankruptcy, they can file jointly, one can file while the other doesn't or they can file separately at the same time.
What you call husband and wife together?
A married couple.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Mississippi?
No. Same-sex marriage is not legally recognized in Mississippi. A same-sex married couple living in Mississippi must file separately as "single" on their state income tax returns and as "married" (either jointly or separately) on their federal income tax returns.
What are the benefits to a married couple filing their income tax jointly?
A married couple filing their income tax jointly generally will owe less tax than a couple who file separately, but not always. A lot depends on the amount of income each spouse reports.
What is husband and wife living together?
Obviously, a married couple.
Is billy and Sarah Gains still together as a married couple?
No
When a couple has been living together for 2o month but was not legally married do they still count as being married?
Not legally, but they may seem like a married couple already.
Do married couples have to live together?
If a married couple is separated, then they should always live apart.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in California?
Yes. A same-sex married couple living in California must file as "married" (either jointly or separately) on both their state and federal income tax returns.
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Delaware?
Yes. A same-sex married couple living in Delaware must file as "married" (either jointly or separately) on both their state and federal income tax returns.
