2007-01-17 07:47:15 · 4 answers · asked by emmerbeansmom 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Yes. As long as Hubby doesn't do it too.
2007-01-17 07:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by Eva 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
NO... you lose all credits
www.irs.gov type in married filing separate
My wife and I have two children and we are going to file separate returns this year. Can we each claim one child for the earned income credit?
In order to qualify for the earned income credit, your filing status cannot be married filing separately. If you are married, you usually must file a joint return to claim the earned income credit.
However, if you are married and your spouse did not live in your home at any time during the last 6 months of the year, you may be able to file as head of household. In that case, you may be able to claim the earned income credit.
2007-01-17 15:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by perleo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can still file for child tax credit, but you must file Married filing Jointly to get the earned income credit.
2007-01-17 15:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by someonzangel 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depending on your income, the child tax credit might or might not be reduced. You will not be able to take the credit for child and dependent care expenses. You will not be eligible for the Earned Income Credit.
2007-01-17 22:41:26 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋