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.
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Ask The Taxgirl: Almost Married
Taxpayer asks: I’m getting married in March. Since I will be married when I file my taxes, do I file married? taxgirl says: Nope. For federal income tax purposes, your filing status is determined as of the last day of the tax year (December 31 for individuals). If you were single on that day, you…
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Fix The Tax Code Friday: Filing Status
Today’s Fix the Tax Code Friday question is inspired by a comment on yesterday’s post from TexasEd: What if there was no such thing as filing status? No single, no married filing separate, no married filing jointly, no head of household, no qualifying widow with dependent child. Just one taxpayer per return. What do you…
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Ask The Taxgirl: Can You File As Single When You’re Married?
Taxpayer asks: Hi,I am getting married july 2010 for personal reasons. However, my husband and I are both going to still be in college until May 2011 and will be living separately with our parents as dependents. Would I need to change anything regarding my taxes? Could I still have my parents claim me and…
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Ask The Taxgirl: How Long Do You Have To Be Married Before You Can’t File As Single?
Taxpayer asks: Hi, I am getting married july 2010 for personal reasons. However, my husband and I are both going to still be in college until May 2011 and will be living separately with our parents as dependents. Would I need to change anything regarding my taxes? Could I still have my parents claim me…
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Ask The Taxgirl: Legally Separated
Taxpayer asks: Hi There, I am totally confused as to how we should file our taxes. By December 31st 2009 my husband and I had paperwork in the court in California that specifically states we are separated, a division of property and finances and an order for him to pay alimony. We have never lived…
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Ask the taxgirl: Filing Single When You're Married
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…