2006-11-01 04:26:05 · 20 answers · asked by hollisann 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Yes, if your married on Dec. 31, your married all year, same for kiddos, if you have one on Dec. 31, you claim for all year (works out nice).
2006-11-01 04:28:14 · answer #1 · answered by melissa b 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I got married in March and I know I will be claiming that Im married on my taxes. I don't know if you own a home together or not but, my husband and I own a home and were told last year that being married we would get more money back this year.
2006-11-01 04:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by AJK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether you claim you are married or not will depend upon which tax form you use and whether or not you and your spouse are filing a joint return. If you do file separately, only one of you will be able to claim the other as a deduction.
As far as the tax year is concerned, getting married in July counts the same as getting married in January or December. If you have a new birth in your family that occurs in December, then you can claim the deduction for that year.
2006-11-01 04:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
When the clock strikes midnight on the 31st of December it is your marital status at that point in time that is considered your status for the entire year. You can get married at five minutes to twelve and be considered married the entire year. If you get divorced on the 31st of December then you are considered single for the entire year. This is the way it is written so it shall be.
2006-11-01 05:37:10 · answer #4 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must file married, although you can pick to file a joint return or seperate returns. Most of the time, joint is better. Have yor tax preparer use a MFJ vs. MFS comparison. It is not much more work, but sometimes it really helps to see all of your options.
2006-11-01 07:01:02 · answer #5 · answered by Dave 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your life status, if you can afford to the best thing is to talk to a CPA or tax service.
If you have children, own a house or paying back a school loan are just a few reasons to do this.
The money you spend now can help with future tax claims.
2006-11-01 04:37:09 · answer #6 · answered by Jonathan Moore 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes
2006-11-01 04:34:05 · answer #7 · answered by nbr660 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely you have to claim married on your taxes. Why would you not want to. Unless he has bad credit and does not receive take money bc to many people taking his tax returns.
Its something to be proud of! Why hide it!
2006-11-01 04:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by Brandi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. but if there is a reason why you dont want to claim it on youre taxes you can not claim you are married like if you file seperate. if you want to get money back for being married though you need to file together.
2006-11-01 04:30:21 · answer #9 · answered by B/Blondie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tax status is always determined by what your situation is on December 31.
2006-11-01 05:48:12 · answer #10 · answered by Sam I AM 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋