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Ask the taxgirl: Filing Single When You’re Married

7 October 2009

Taxpayer asks:
Can you file single if you are married? Short info I am still in school only have 1 more year then I am done. My insurance ran out so my husband and I got married for the insurance. We were engaged and already had a date. Just had to bump it up to get [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: MFS and Homebuyer’s Credit

3 August 2009

Taxpayer asks:
I read your blog everyday and find it enjoyable and knowledgeable.
My question to you today is about the First Time Home Buyers Credit. Last year my client filed MFJ. This year, they purchased a house but their combined incomes are over $170,000 so they are phased out and cannot get the [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: Still Married After All These Years?

30 November 2008

Taxpayer asks:

Tax girl, I have been seperated from my wife for over 20 years. But we have never had a legal seperation on paper.
Can I file single or do I still have to file Married filing seperate?
Thank you for any information you can give.
Taxgirl says:
The feds look to state law for the answer to this [...]

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