2006-11-01 07:01:57 · 9 answers · asked by argyllmor 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ Other - Taxes
If your wife didn't live in your household at any time during the last six months of the year, from the info in your question you'd probably be eligible to file as head of household, which would be much more favorable taxwise than married filing separately.
If she did live there at any time since July 1, then your choices are married filing separately or married filing joint. Filing separately, you lose money on some things like child tax credit and any child care expenses if you have them. Filing joint might be an option if you're on reasonably good terms, but if not, could have its own problems.
Good luck. Sounds like you've got your hands full.
2006-11-01 14:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Married filing seperate
2006-11-01 07:08:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not yet legally DIVORCED, only SEPARATED, you should file as "married, filing separately". If you are legally divorced, you should file as single, with dependants (your kids).
2006-11-01 07:11:48 · answer #3 · answered by Richard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
married, filing seperately, and claim the kids as deductions. (assuming you pay more than half the children's expenses.)
2006-11-01 07:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by wellaem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
file for your kids if you have them most of the time you can file for them
2006-11-01 09:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by lilbagel21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head of hosehold.
2006-11-01 07:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by waggy_33 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
claim your kids on your tax return..
2006-11-01 07:04:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In crayon
2006-11-01 07:09:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
best consult with a tax expert on this one....
2006-11-01 07:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋