Would this require an attorney and would it be EXPENSIVE? As his wife- WITH HIS PERMISSION couldn't I file our taxes online and just direct deposit the check into my account that he is NOT on?
2007-01-26 16:51:18 · 7 answers · asked by Aunt Buffy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
My husband and I and our children need the money. I have pressing things to pay for and he needs $ for things in jail like shampoo toothbrush and paste paper and envelopes etc. I am not ripping any one off we are married the money is for our family. I love him deeply and would NEVER rip him off. It is also to keep him out of trouble for not filing. Thank you all for the advise.
2007-01-27 16:06:04 · update #1
You can print a Power of Attorney form off the IRS website. The Power of Attorney is strictly for tax purposes, by the way. You'll find that most jails have a notary on site during the day. Call ahead and find out. The IRS website is www.irs.gov.
And to answer your second question, yes, you can file online which wouldn't require the Power of Attorney. Just make sure you select the option to enter a PIN code instead of using the signature page that must be mailed to the IRS. And yes, you can direct deposit the refund into your bank account even if his name isn't on the account.
2007-01-26 17:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by Fool in the Rain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you can. I'd file it as you have in the past as a joint tax return for whatever he was able to work during the year. I think with you on the taxes through joint filing there shouldn't be a discrepency with a bank account that has your name on it alone.
Another solution is simply to call the IRS via their 1-800 number or visit their offices. I've been for my own tax questions and other than somewhat of a wait, it wasn't a hastle, just make sure to take all relevant information.
2007-01-26 17:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by Ms Angie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can obtain a free power of attorney form on-line. Let your husband sign it. You would then sign his signature and put by P.O.A. and attach a copy of the power of attorney. Not sure how you could do that on-line. I think they take fascimiles as well? Is he giving you permission to keep the whole check? Just curious.
2007-01-26 16:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by Lovin' Mary's Lamb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you do not need an attorney, and it is free..
I think you can print the form offline at the US government tax site ..simply print it out , take it in, and have him sign it..then hav it notorized ( this might cost 2 to 5 dollars, depending on who you know that is a notary )
If it is not online, look in the phone book, there is a 1-800 number you can call to have it faxed or mailed to you...
2007-01-26 16:57:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your husband will need to do that. He's the only person who can grant you a P of A.
2007-01-26 18:30:40 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to this question will get someone thrown in jail. What can be done is not illegal. However it is done is unethical. If someone defrauds someone, this trying to do something good will get ugly real fast.
Although your husband is in jail, and communication is difficult, things can still be worked out without ripping of someone.
2007-01-26 17:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by whatevit 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
not too expensive , if you know how to word it properly, get him to sign and a notary to make it offical.
2007-01-26 16:57:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋