Yes, you have to married 6 months or more.
Being a same-sex couple has no relevance. If you are married (to the same-sex or opposite sex), you file as married. If you are single, you file as single.
If you are married on December 31, 2014 then for tax purposed, you are married and should file married filing jointly or married filing seperately. These are your two choices if you are legally married. If you have been legally seperated for at least the last six month of the tax year and you have legal seperation papers from a judge, then you can file as if you were single. Both of you need to make sure you file the same way if you are filing in this manner.
You can do it either way and change the method every year, no problem. Your free election. Of course, there is no such thing as "married single." Married and single are mutually exclusive. You are thinking of "married filing separately."
Not as long as you are still legally married on the last day of the year. Married filing jointly or Married filing separately. NOT as a single taxpayer.
In New Jersey, if you are married, you cannot file as single. You have the option to file as "Married Filing Jointly" or "Married Filing Separately." Filing separately may have certain tax implications, so it's important to consider which option benefits you more. If you're unsure, consulting a tax professional can help you make the best choice for your situation.
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.
No, you cannot file as single on your tax return if you are married. You must file as either married filing jointly or married filing separately.
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.
No, if you are married, you generally cannot file as single on your taxes. You would typically need to file as either married filing jointly or married filing separately.
No, you cannot file as single if you are married to a non-resident alien. You would typically file as married filing separately or, if eligible, as head of household.
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.
Being a same-sex couple has no relevance. If you are married (to the same-sex or opposite sex), you file as married. If you are single, you file as single.
If you are married on December 31, 2014 then for tax purposed, you are married and should file married filing jointly or married filing seperately. These are your two choices if you are legally married. If you have been legally seperated for at least the last six month of the tax year and you have legal seperation papers from a judge, then you can file as if you were single. Both of you need to make sure you file the same way if you are filing in this manner.
You need to file based on your status as of December 31 of the tax year. If you are married you must file married, but you can file either jointly or separately.
No, you cannot legally file as single on your W-4 form if you are married. You must choose the appropriate marital status option, such as married or married but withhold at higher single rate.
It is not illegal to file as single if you are married, but it is considered tax fraud. When you are married, you are generally required to file your taxes as either married filing jointly or married filing separately. Filing as single when married could result in penalties if discovered by the IRS.
No. The election to file single or married is totally yours, and able to be changed each year.