2006-12-12 06:22:30 · 6 answers · asked by Becky J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If the law recognizes your common law marriage (some states don't) you can, and should, file jointly.
It is not likely to make a large difference in your taxes unless there is a big discrepancy between the two incomes. At one time it was actually more expensive to be married and file, but they have been attempting to reduce the 'marriage penalty' and it is getting closer to even.
2006-12-12 06:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you're common law married. Simply saying "we're married" doesn't do it in most states that acknolwedge common law marriages (and those states are relatively few). And I'm not sure that the federal government recognizes common law marriage in the tax code.
This is a great question for an attorney and/or a tax professional.
2006-12-12 06:27:18 · answer #2 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No one has any idea if you will get money back since we do not have your financial information. Money back is based on income earned, taxes already paid, and deductions.
Just get married and make it legal. Then go to H&R Block, sounds like you need it.
2006-12-12 06:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is my understanding that you have to be "legally" married to file as married with the IRS! You might check with a good tax accountant to be sure.
2006-12-12 06:26:41 · answer #4 · answered by mohavedesert 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not just get married officially? And, it depends on how much you have paid in withholding, how much you have invested, how much your incomes are... whether or not you will get money back.
2006-12-12 06:25:05 · answer #5 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO YOU WIL NOT GET BACK YOUR MONEY
2006-12-12 06:36:20 · answer #6 · answered by ANN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋