It’s Ask The Taxgirl! Today’s question focuses on filing status, and what could happen if you file as single when you’re really married.
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Taxes From A To Z (2018): S Is For Surviving Spouse
Taxes from A to Z. S is for surviving spouse.
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z (2015): Q Is For Qualifying Widow(er) With Dependent Child
It’s my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series! Next up: Q Is For Qualifying Widow(er) With Dependent Child After the death of a spouse,
Read More11 Tax-Favored Valentine’s Day Gifts For 2013
“Love is much nicer to be in than an automobile accident, a tight girdle, a higher tax bracket or a holding pattern over Philadelphia.” – Judith Viorst, children’s author and tax activist
Read MoreA Beginner’s Guide To Filing Taxes: Do I Have To File A Tax Return?
Tax season can be intimidating for seasoned pros, not to mention the fear it strikes into the hearts of newbies. This series is intended to give you the basics. We’ll start with the very basic of basics: do I have to file?
Read MoreChallenges To Same Sex Marriage To Be Heard By Supreme Court
On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari on two same sex marriage cases. Those cases include Hollingsworth v. Perry, a challenge
Read More11 Tax Myths Debunked
And just like that, summer is nearly over and it’s back to work. This week, I’ve been sorting through the “Ask the Taxgirl” mailbag and
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z: M Is For Married Filing Separate
I would guess a full 50% of the questions that come my way about filing status focus on whether it makes sense to file as
Read MoreLove & Taxes: It’s A Valentine’s Day Giveaway
We have our winners! Lucy, Jeremy and MarvS were randomly chosen from the comments – I’ll be in touch! What could be more fun to
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Claiming Independent When You’re Not
Taxpayer asks: I was in college until May, and have been supporting myself since. I just filed my taxes for free at turbotax.com, filed as
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