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No, you can file married filing jointly or you can file married filing separately

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Q: Does a married couple have to file taxes together legally?
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How are you viewed legally as a same sex married couple when filing taxes in New York?

As of 2013, you are viewed as a married couple with all the rights of a straight married couple.


You cannot file income taxes together unless you are married?

I am not a lawyer but before we got married, my husband and I, filed taxes together as a living together couple.


Can a divorced couple file taxes as married if they own property together?

They can't file as married.....but they actually certainly can own propert together.


What does it mean if not living together but still married and not legally separated?

You can't marry again, and it effects how you do your taxes


Can you file jointly taxes with your couple of 2 years because you are living together and you bought a house 16 months ago?

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What is a common law marriage?

* Common Law Marriage is when partners are living together and have not married and registered as a married couple. Still, in some States you are considered married and will pay taxes, etc., as such and if you should terminate the relationship you may have to divide any assets you both have together.


How long does a couple have to be married to file taxes jointly?

There is no time limit. If you are married during the tax year, you can file jointly.


Can you file income taxes with your boyfriend?

If you are asking whether you can file a joint income tax return with someone to whom you are not legally married, the answer is no.


Where can a married couple file taxes for free?

There are a couple of ways that you can file your taxes for you and your husband free. Some local churches and other non profit organizations offer free tax preparation to the public and low income families. Also, there are websites, such as, http://www.myfreetaxes.com/ will do your taxes free, if you qualify.


What if your husband self deported to Jordan from Fla 5 years ago Do you file taxes marry theres no way you can get his signature?

Are you still legally married? Do you live with him in Jordan? If you no longer live as a married couple and you have not resided with him for at least the last six months of the tax year them you can file as a Single person and if you have dependent children you can file Head of Household.


How can you legally not pay taxes?

The only way to legally not pay taxes is to not have any income at all. If you have income and you try to avoid paying taxes, you could get into a lot of trouble.


Can you file taxes together even if you are not married?

You must be married either by statute or under common law to file a joint income tax return.