my husband and i just got married 2 months ago. how should we file married jointly or married seperately? what is the best option? and what about the head of household option?
2007-01-03 09:33:28 · 7 answers · asked by aparker312 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ Other - Taxes
he probably made about 15,000 give or take last year. while i probably made less due to aftermath of katrina so probably around the same as him like between 13,000 and 14,000. hope this helps
2007-01-03 09:42:06 · update #1
In most cases, but unfortunately not all, filing jointly will be the best option for you. To determine for certain I would have to know each of your incomes and some other financial data. But 85% probability is that filing jointly will be best.
2007-01-03 09:38:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that you get the full benefit of your refund, however you file, by staying far away from H & R Block or one of those other commercial places. The IRS has a program called VITA that does free tax preparation for households earning $40,000 or less. They can make sure that you get all your eligible credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, the Dependent Care Credit, etc. They will be able to help you decide which way is best to file.
This is an absolutely FREE service. They can e-file and do direct deposit so that you can get your return back in 7-10 days. There is no need to get a refund anticipation loan, which is really nothing more than a high interest loan where you would be paying to borrow your own money. You have worked hard for your money and you should be able to keep it! To find a VITA free tax site near you, call the IRS at: 1-800-829-1040.
I work with the VITA sites in Nashville and know that it can make a huge difference for working families. www.unitedwaynashville.org/nwba.
2007-01-05 15:10:36 · answer #2 · answered by rachkw81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll almost certainly come out with lower total taxes by filing joint rather than separately.
Head of household isn't an option for someone who is married except under very specific circumstances for couples who are separated, so that wouldn't be an option for you.
2007-01-03 10:26:31 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
file jointly....unless you have a lot of deductions that are from one person. Typically those are medical deductions...
As for HOH? Can't do it...unless you're abandoned or legally separated and since you only got married 2 months ago...not likely.
2007-01-03 10:05:30 · answer #4 · answered by digdowndeepnseattle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were married in '06, you can file jointly...the best deal you'll get.
2007-01-06 13:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you file jointly, you only have one form to fill out. this will save time and piles of paper work for both you and your husband.
2007-01-03 09:36:31 · answer #6 · answered by annie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
married seperately
2007-01-06 13:58:44 · answer #7 · answered by Connie P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋