I didn't work at all this year, I am a full time student. When my husband files his income taxes, can we still file as married filing jointly even though I didn't work?
2007-01-09 05:26:07 · 9 answers · asked by Krisie 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You don't have to file jointly, but you must file married (seperate or joint). I am often asked by people if one spouse doesn't work, can't the working spouse 'claim' the non-working spouse. If you file married, then there is no need for one to claim the other (that happens automatically).
If you are a full time student, it would probably be to both of your benefits to file a joint return. If you are working towards a college degree (associates, bachelors, masters, PH.D), then you can claim a portion of your tuition as a tax credit. It could increase your refund by as much as $2,000. If you file seperate, you lose it, simply because you have no income, and thus no taxes to offset.
2007-01-09 07:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by j-man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can file jointly even though only one had an income. Read the instructions in the tax forms.
2007-01-09 05:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I do this every year and my wife doesn't work. Being a student actually has nothing to do with how you file as far as I know, but you might have other tax advantages available as a student (tuition, books, etc. as deductions for example) that you can use regardless of how you file. I'd suggest you discuss your situation with a tax preparation company who can give you better advice on which way to go.
2007-01-09 05:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mark L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-01-09 05:30:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can, and it will save you taxes compared to having him file as married filing separately.
You are very likely eligible for a Hope credit or Lifetime Learning credit for part of your tuition.
2007-01-09 05:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can always file a joint return. It very plainly states that in the instructions.
2007-01-09 05:42:32 · answer #6 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-01-09 05:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by Jordan K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ,full time student is credit too.
2007-01-09 05:29:57 · answer #8 · answered by Mid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-09 05:34:40 · answer #9 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋