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No, but you will get a better return if you do. Married people must file either Married Filing Jointly (MFJ)
or Married Filing Separately (MFS). Generally MFJ will give you more tax deductions, exemptions and tax credits. MFS, you cannot take the student loan interest deduction, the tuition and fees deduction, the education credits, or earned income tax credit.
Also if your spouse itemizes deduction you must itemize deductions also, even if you would be better off taking the standard deduciton. Both spouses must use the same deduction method. If you are legally separated according to your state law under a decree of divorce or separate maintenance, you can file as a single filer.
What else can I help you with?
When two people get married do they have to file taxes jointly?
no you can file seperately.
Do married people have to file taxes jointly?
No. MFJ or MFS.
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.
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.
How long must you be married in order to file taxes jointly?
If you are married when the tax year closes, you can file jointly. For most taxpayers, that means if you are married at 11:59:59 p.m. on December 31, you can file jointly, even if you've been married for less than a second.
When two people get married do they have to file taxes jointly?
no you can file seperately.
Do married people have to file taxes jointly?
No. MFJ or MFS.
Do married couples have to file taxes jointly?
No, married couples do not have to file taxes jointly. They have the option to file jointly or separately, depending on their individual financial situation.
Do married individuals have to file taxes jointly?
Married individuals have the option to file taxes jointly or separately, but most choose to file jointly because it often results in lower taxes.
Do you have to file joint taxes if married?
No, married couples have the option to file their taxes jointly or separately.
Do you have to file your taxes together if married?
No, married couples have the option to file their taxes jointly or separately.
Can I file married filing jointly for my taxes this year?
Yes, you can file married filing jointly for your taxes this year if you are legally married as of December 31st of the tax year.
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.
Are you common law married if you file taxes jointly?
no
Can I file as single on my taxes if I am married?
No, you cannot file as single on your taxes if you are married. You must file as either married filing jointly or married filing separately.
Can you file as single on your taxes if you are married?
No, you cannot file as single on your taxes if you are married. You must either file jointly with your spouse or separately as married filing separately.
Does a married couple have to file taxes together legally?
No, you can file married filing jointly or you can file married filing separately
