Taxpayer asks: So, my fiancé filed her taxes in February as Single. We then got married in May, and I am just now filing my taxes. My question is, do I file Single too or married Separate? She has yet to legally change her name on Drivers License/SSC/IRS btw. Taxgirl says: First, congratulations on your…
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.
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, figuring out your taxes is probably the last thing on your mind. Uncle Sam gives you something of a tax break by allowing you to continue to file as married…
It’s Valentine’s Day. Traditionally, it’s a day filled with candy, flowers and fancy dinners, all while celebrating (or alternatively, trying to make sense of) your current relationship. Sometimes, figuring out where that relationship stands can get a little tricky, leading to all of those “It’s complicated” status updates on Facebook (and maybe an extra glass…
On Sunday, thirty three couples said “I do” on the stage of the Los Angeles Staples Center during the 56th Annual Grammy Awards. The couples, a mix of gay and straight couples, were married by officiant Queen Latifah in front of more than 28 million people. No matter how much of a spectacle the wedding might have been, the result is still the same.
The Tax Savvy Wedding Planner: why you might want to postpone, or move forward, your wedding date (or not say “I do” at all).
Marital status matters when it comes to federal income taxes. Here’s what you need to know about getting married.
The IRS and the Treasury have announced how same sex marriages will be treated for tax purposes – and it’s big!
Taxpayer asks: I live in California. I had the wedding in 2012, but I applied marriage license in January 2013. Can I file a joint return for 2012? Thanks.Thanks. taxgirl says: For federal income tax status, marital status is determined by state law. If you are married for state purposes, you are married for federal…
Taxpayer asks: My husband is a non resident alien. We have been filing together as married. I am a US Citizen and together we have 2 children. Because he has an ITIN we have been missing out of the EIC credit. Can we file as single, since he is not considered married to me for…