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It is an option that may be selected each year regardless of any previous year. The best choice is entirely independent on each couples situation.

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Q: Should the tax returns be filed jointly or single?
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Do you need to save deceased parents old tax returns?

Yes. Standard, uncomplicated tax returns should be filed for 7 years.


What happens if your domestic partner failed to file taxes and you filed jointly?

Domestic partnerships are not legally allowed to file a joint return. Same sex married couples are able to file joint returns. Civil unions, domestic partners, etc. are not seen as legally married by the U.S. Government or the IRS. You cannot legally file a joint return in these situations.


What if you havnt filed taxes in 8 years?

This depends on whether or not you had income during this time that would require that you file the returns. I recommend that you contact a good tax preparer in order for them to complete the returns for you and get them filed. Every year I have a few clients in the same situation and it is fixable. If you do not file your returns the IRS will complete them for you in the worst possible manner. The will be filed as single with no dependents and taxes, penalties, and interest will build up on the amounts due. You need to address this situation immediately.


How many tax returns were filed in 2008?

Individual taxpayers e-filed almost 90 million tax returns during 2008, an increase of more than 12 percent over the prior year. Of the 155 million tax returns filed, about 58 percent were filed electronically. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=188359,00.html


Does a federal tax return need both parties signatures for deposit?

If the return was filed jointly, yes it does.

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How do you figure out your Maryland taxable income if you filed jointly in 2007 and single for 2008?

Exactly that way


Can you get a copy of former husband's tax returns?

Only if it was filed jointly with you...otherwise, anyone elses return is absolutely confidential in all regards and you can't even find out IF a return was filed, or if the person exists......it ain't your business.


What if you closed out a doing business as company and filed single while still married is that legal?

You have the choice each year to file single, or if available, married jointly. If you file single, you each have to file a return.


How many times a year do you get a stimulus check?

One can get a Stimulus Check a few times a year in the USA. This depends on whether one is married and filed jointly or single as to the amount they can receive.


Do you need to save deceased parents old tax returns?

Yes. Standard, uncomplicated tax returns should be filed for 7 years.


Can you and your fiance file as a couple?

You can't file Married Filing Jointly if you aren't a married couple. While you're engaged, you each have to file as Single. But no matter when you marry during the year, you can file Married Filed Jointly for the year in which you marry.


What happens if your domestic partner failed to file taxes and you filed jointly?

Domestic partnerships are not legally allowed to file a joint return. Same sex married couples are able to file joint returns. Civil unions, domestic partners, etc. are not seen as legally married by the U.S. Government or the IRS. You cannot legally file a joint return in these situations.


Your Wife an you jointly filed chapter 13 bankruptcy if you separate will the case be dismissed?

No


What if you havnt filed taxes in 8 years?

This depends on whether or not you had income during this time that would require that you file the returns. I recommend that you contact a good tax preparer in order for them to complete the returns for you and get them filed. Every year I have a few clients in the same situation and it is fixable. If you do not file your returns the IRS will complete them for you in the worst possible manner. The will be filed as single with no dependents and taxes, penalties, and interest will build up on the amounts due. You need to address this situation immediately.


What is the Canada Revenue Agency tax return processing times?

for income tax returns filed before April 15paper returns - four weeksTELEFILE, NETFILE or EFILE returns - two weeksFor income tax returns filed after April 15paper returns - six weeksTELEFILE, NETFILE or EFILE returns - two weeks


How much does the president pay in taxes?

The tax bill for the president obviously depends on his outside income and his deductions for such things of gifts to charity. Most recent presidents make their tax returns public. The Obamas filed jointly and paid $453,770 in 2010.


How many tax returns were filed in 2008?

Individual taxpayers e-filed almost 90 million tax returns during 2008, an increase of more than 12 percent over the prior year. Of the 155 million tax returns filed, about 58 percent were filed electronically. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=188359,00.html