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Wheb filing jointly in a marriage are you responsible for an ex- spouses taxes owed?
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In the United States the laws which govern marriage and divorce vary from State to State, so it will depend on the State in which you live. Typically, though, the "Decree of Divorce" will have provisions relating to taxes which will answer this question on a case by case basis.
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Is a wife responsible for back taxes in a new marriage?
With first acknowleging this is a very complex issue...and another answer is possible under many conditions...like the divorce agreement, etc., YES EVERYONE REMAINS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR TAXES, AND FILING JOINTLY MEANS YOUR SPOUSES TOO, UP UNTIL YOU ARE DIVORCED.
Can you file your taxes jointly if you are not married?
The available filing statuses for federal income tax returns are: Single Married Filing Jointly Head of Household Married Filing Separately Qualifying Widow or Widower No, there is no filing status for Single Filing Jointly.
How do you file your income tax married jointly?
You can file your federal taxes jointly if you are married. Even if your spouse is unemployed, filing jointly means he or she is still responsible for any outstanding taxes due should you not pay.
Can you file married filing separately on your state return and file married filing jointly on your federal return?
It depends on the state. Some states allow it, others don't. In some states, there might be exceptions if the spouses are residents of different states.
Do you have to file with your husband?
No. Filing jointly is an election. It may, or may not, be beneficial. If you question the accuracy of what he is reporting, or if he is...as you are required to file your own return no matter what, it is better to do so separately. If you are in a same-sex marriage, then you can file jointly on your federal taxes, but you can only file jointly on your state taxes if your state has legalized same-sex marriage.
If you are in a common law marriage in Oklahoma should you file taxes as head of household?
If Oklahoma recognizes common law marriage, and you both present yourselves as husband and wife, you need to file married filing jointly or married filing separately. Head of household filing status is for single or divorced persons who have a qualifying child.
Can you file a federal tax form married filing jointly and then file a state or local tax form married filing separately?
It depends on the state. Some states allow it, others don't. In some states, there might be exceptions if the spouses are residents of different states.
Should common law with children file taxes jointly?
If your common law marriage is recognized in the state where you now live, or in the state where the relationship began, you are considered married for tax purposes. Assuming that you are living with your spouse, you may file as Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately. You may not file as Single or Head of Household.
Does your husband have to sign your tax papers?
Yes, if your are married filing jointly. No if your are married filing seperatly.
Do you have to file together in filing married filing jointly?
Yes, one return two people.
As a retired couple living in France what joint income can you have before paying tax?
Married filing a joint income tax return Self-employed, any age: more than 400 of net profit from the business operation.MFJ both under the age of 65 for the 2009 tax year the amount was 18700.Married, filing jointly, one spouse over 65: $19,850Married, filing jointly, both spouses over 65: $20,900Excluding social security benefits.
What is the standard sedition for a married couple filing jointly?
$24,800
