2006-12-21 13:18:07 · 25 answers · asked by ddddrun 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Actually no. You could get into a lot of trouble for that because that was on an episode of "Judge Judy." So you should check into that cause you would either have to pay all of it back or do some time. But no that does not mean you are married. Now a married couple can file separately but to answer your question, no you are not married.
2006-12-21 13:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by frakmomma04 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in some states, if you do about 4 or more of these things you are in a common law marriage.
1 have and wear rings (marriage finger)
2 presume to be husband and wife
3 do taxes together
4 live together
5 have joint checking accounts
6 use each others last names
7 tell people you are married
8 have wills and life insurance together
9 have power of attorneys for each other
10 have kids together
11 buy cars and share insurance together
12 share heath insurance
13 share and pay bills together
14 have credit cards together
If the courts believe you are married by your actions then you are common law married. and the woman above me is wrong....lol
2006-12-21 22:45:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! I don't want to tell you to check into it because you (as well as your partner) may be in BIG trouble for filing taxes together not married. Please don't do this again this upcoming tax season because believe you me, this will catch up with you all and you all may be in trouble. Better yet, since you all have decided to file together as a married couple, you all should seriously consider marriage. Go get married because you all may be in trouble.
P.S. Who in the world let you all do this? Who in the world allowed you to file as a married couple when you are not. Did you all lie to the tax preparer? Go get married?
2006-12-21 21:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by Who me? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you read your question? You are asking "if we filed taxes together, does that mean we are married"? Are you serious?
LOL, To answer your question, no that doesn't mean you are married. If noone has never told you, you will have to go to the court house, get a marriage license and then be married in front of a person who is license to marry you. You can also get married at the Justice of Peace (court house). I didn't know can file taxes together if you are not married.
2006-12-21 21:37:50 · answer #4 · answered by stergre1975 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Everyone who has answered is wrong, you can file together, but you can only claim that person as a dependent, and no, it doesn't necessarily make you married. Common law marriages vary from state to state. You need to know your state laws. Even staying the night with someone can make them common law, especially if they have no place of their own to go to. This is in some states, not all. Some states have requirements for common law marriages. Like using the other persons last name, sharing bank accounts, having children together, giving the public the impression of being married by telling them you are. Some just cohabitating is enough. Know your state laws before you commit to letting someone of the opposite sex move in with you.
2006-12-21 21:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by Fruit Cake Lady 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you have been living together for two years, then you are probably considered common law married. But unless you are legally married, you should not be filing jointly.
2006-12-21 21:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by eharrah1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah this is the right place to ask this question. tell the IRS when they audit you where you got your tax advice. no filing together does not mean you are married. it does mean however that you have to share the money with her, or sleep on the couch.
2006-12-21 21:29:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't not unless you put filing jointly and put down married. But if you file jointly your not married you might be living together but not married.
2006-12-21 21:46:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, your not.
I do this with my common law bf of 3 years and because of me his returns are usually 9000, I add an extra 4000-5000.
2006-12-21 21:41:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might wanna check out the jurisdiction in your state...yes, there is such thing as common law, espacially if you have live together for two years......and if you break up...the person can claim for what you own..... usually they can get half the amount of what you own.
2006-12-21 21:24:03 · answer #10 · answered by Cream 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋