answersLogoWhite

0

No, not really. If you change the status on your W4 from Single to Married, less will be withheld from your paychecks for federal income taxes. There is no requirement that you make that change.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What tax form do you need if married filing separately with claiming dependents?

You can use a 1040 or a 1040A if you are filing Married Filing Separately.


Tax Help?

form_title=Tax Help form_header=When tax season rolls around, do not stress! Fill your taxes hassle free with help from tax experts. Do you need assistance preparing and filing your return?= () Yes () No What kind of tax help do you need?=_ What is your filing status?= {(),Single,Married Filing Jointly,Married Filing Separately,Head Of Household,Qualifying Widow(er)} Are you self-employed?= () Yes () No


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 married filing joint if you are still married?

Of course. You should file married filing joint if your are married. Perhaps you need to rephrase the question if you are asking something else.


Can you file as single on your taxes even if you are married?

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.


What do I do if I got married in Dec 2008 and filed single. My fafsa at school is asking me to amend my return to show married filing separately. Will this affect my return amount?

You need to amend...your married status at end of year means you MUST file either jointly with your spouse or married filing seperately...the effect of one or the other may well be beneficial, and depends on your spouses position too.


How do you fill out a W-2 form when married?

When filling out a W-2 form when married, you can choose to file as married filing jointly or married filing separately. You will need to provide information about your spouse's income and withholdings on the form.


Can you marry an illegal alien in the US if he is still married in Honduras and get the divorce after you are married?

No. He would need to declare his marital status on the application for the marriage license. He would not be allowed to proceed if he is already legally married. If he lied on the application and you got married in spite of his married status your marriage would be invalid.


How do you file taxes jointly with your spouse?

To file taxes jointly with your spouse, both of you must agree to file together and meet the IRS requirements for filing jointly. You will need to combine your income, deductions, and credits on one tax return. You can do this by using the married filing jointly status when filling out your tax forms.


If you just got married do you need to change your name on your social security card before you file your taxes?

No. My wife of 15 years still has her birth name on her Social Security card and all of her IDs; we have been filing jointly since we were married.


Do i have to file married if i been married less than 6 months?

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.


I need a non filing status but i never file tax before.i never worked?

For the federal 1040 income tax return you do NOT have a non filing status available to you. It could be time for you to get out and join the real world and learn some thing about what it takes to make a living for your self.