My husband and i just got marrried in oct so my question is should we file together or seperatly last year when we filed i got almost all of my money back and he didnt his return sucked because he is older and dosnet make that much money..we both make pretty close to the same salary so if we file together will that make my return less we both claimed 0 on our w-4 forms and can he claim head of the household or do you have to have kids to do that!
2007-01-16 12:48:46 · 3 answers · asked by juno 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You only have 2 choices :
Married filing jointly
or
Married filing single
You will have to fill out your tax forms both ways to see which one gives back the most refund because it depends what you make, what your husband makes and your deductibles.
There is no easy answer to this...you're going to ahve to fill out both forms and decide.
2007-01-16 12:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by ghostwriter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A married person living with their spouse can't file as head of household, whether they have kids or not. You have two choices on how to file - jointly, or married filing separately. You almost always come out as well or better filing jointly, but you can figure it both ways and see what's best for you.
2007-01-16 14:28:01 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say have your tax preparer do it both ways to see which way you get more money back then go with that way. Visit the website below they will give you a free estimate
2007-01-16 13:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by shaydzofluv 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋