2007-01-22 14:40:29 · 4 answers · asked by scott r 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
There are some states that still allow common law marriage. If you live in one of those and meet the requirements, then you are considered married, and can file a joint return. Otherwise, no. And if you are common-law married, it's not just for tax purposes, you'd be considered married for all other purposes also.
Wikipedia has detail on state law regarding common law marriage.
2007-01-22 17:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure you have to be married to file jointly... they ask for your marriage date on your tax form so if your not married you can't claim jointly.... but to be sure i would call and ask a tax professional
2007-01-22 22:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by sleepyincarolina 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does your state have a "common law wife part of their state's laws?"
www.irs.gov
for instructions and qualifications for filing married
forms & schedules
GOD bless AMerica, always.
2007-01-22 22:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Are you married?
2007-01-22 22:47:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋