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
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Ask The Taxgirl: Married But Faking Being Single
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.
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 MoreFiling As Single Or Married: When 'It's Complicated' Isn't A Choice On Your Tax Return
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
Read MoreMarried Is Married For Tax Purposes
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.
Read MoreSaying ‘I Do’ To Tax Planning
The Tax Savvy Wedding Planner: why you might want to postpone, or move forward, your wedding date (or not say “I do” at all).
Read More10 Things You Need To Know About Marriage & Taxes
Marital status matters when it comes to federal income taxes. Here’s what you need to know about getting married.
Read MoreIRS Rules All Legal Same-Sex Marriages Will Be Recognized For Federal Tax Purposes
The IRS and the Treasury have announced how same sex marriages will be treated for tax purposes – and it’s big!
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Marriage License & Marital Status
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
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Marital Status & The Earned Income Tax Credit
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
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