In general, a wife is not automatically responsible for her husband's back taxes unless she filed joint tax returns with him. When filing jointly, both spouses are equally liable for any tax owed. However, if they filed separately, each spouse is typically only responsible for their own taxes. There are specific provisions, like "innocent spouse relief," that can protect one partner from joint liability in certain circumstances.
most of the time
In most cases the government will hold them accountable. They believe that the wife benefited from the taxed income/property. Consult a good attorney for help.
Joint filers are both responsible for the entire tax bill. If the unpaid taxes are from a year that the couple filed jointly, the wife is fully responsible for any unpaid taxes unless she can meet the qualifications for innocent spouse relief. After the filing deadline, a joint return cannot be amended to separate returns. If there are unpaid taxes from 2008, the wife can still file a separate return for 2008. If a joint return has been filed for 2008, they have until April 15, 2009 to amend.
Yes, depending on how much they paid in taxes. IE Obama is getting back about 25K this year...he and his wife maid about 800K. They paid a great portion in taxes and therefore they are owed money back.
In general, a surviving spouse is not personally responsible for their deceased husband's state taxes unless they filed jointly or are otherwise legally liable for those debts. The responsibility for the deceased's tax obligations typically falls on the estate, which may use estate assets to pay any outstanding taxes. However, laws can vary by state, so it’s important to consult a tax professional or attorney for specific guidance based on the situation.
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The wife is responsible as she was the one who signed the credit contract.
The estate of the husband would be responsible for paying the fines. The wife's inheritance will be less because of this.
A wife can deposit her husbands paycheck if the husband has signed the back of the check. The wife must also sign the back under the husbands name in order to deposit the check.
No. The husband of the family is responsible for everything that happens to or by the family members.
In most cases, yes, they will be responsible. They are considered to have benefited from the goods and services.
In Virginia the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
Unfortunatly I believe so, that is what life insurance is for.
In Florida the estate will be responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until they are resolved.
most of the time