weve been living together for 3 years and i pay all the bills and she goes to college she just recently got a job with wendys about 6 months ago she dont make much but all her money goes to tuition i claim 2 on my w4 at work and make gross 2250 and net 1760
2006-12-26 17:57:30 · 8 answers · asked by whatsepultra 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You can actually file Married Filingly jointly if you meet several tests. If you guys are recongnized in your state as common law married you can file a joint return. Check out your state law on the matter and you might be considered common law married. So if you file Married Filing Joint, you will report both your incomes on the same tax form and you will both get a personal exemption on the same tax form.
2006-12-27 04:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First. Check to see if you live in one of the states that has a common law marriage rule. Most states that has requires 5-7 years of living together. But you should check the specific rules of your locale.
If it turns out that you are "married", once you filed as married couple you can't go back easily. You will have to file for divorce just like a regular married couple.
If no common law marriage applies, then you both have to file single. She probably qualify for EIC and other education credit given her low income level.
Best wishes.
2006-12-27 16:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by JQT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be able to reduce your tax liability using the Head of Household filing status. You can find the criteria for "Head of household" at www.irs.gov .... do a search for that term. You will not be able to claim her as a dependant if she files herself, or is claimed by a parent (because she is a student). But she may be a "qualifying individual" in your home. Also, you must provide more than 50% of all household cost ie: rent, utilities, food, transportation, etc.
2006-12-27 02:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by William C 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on what state you live in. Most states you can't. Why don't you get married? Sounds like a good reason, right?
2006-12-27 02:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by ruthie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, to put it bluntly...
or yes, with bullsh!t documentation
and Uncle Sam will catch up with you in about 9 years and smack you down.
Will she still be your girl then?
2006-12-27 03:07:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, no.
You have to be married to her in order to file a joint return.
2006-12-27 02:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by Ambassador Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she made over $3200 this year, then no - and it doesn't matter what she spent her earnings on. If she made less than that, maybe.
2006-12-27 11:59:19 · answer #7 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about DEPRECIATION costs...???
If you are defacto, you can split income to lower taxes.
2006-12-27 01:59:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋