I was married January of 2006. I have a debt that I owe on for Social Security and one to the Department of Economic Security. The debts have been collected by intercepting my taxes every year. They were both acquired before I was married. This year we will file married but we do not want his taxes collected for my debts (also I have not worked in the year 2006). I know there is more benefit to us if we file jointly as opposed to separately. I also heard if we file jointly we could submit an 8379 injured spouse. How much longer does this take, if it is filed will it guarantee it will not take his return, and living in Arizona does this affect us will all of this? Are there any other options for us instead?
2007-02-01 04:57:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You need professional help, not a bunch of answers from people that think they know info but probably don't.
Sorry if someone is offended but I have seen so much wrong info being passed around as "fact."
2007-02-01 05:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by Dizney 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Processing of the form 8379 takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks after the processing of the Tax return, It is advise that you submit this with your return when you file. Electronically filing can speed up the process by as much as 3 weeks.
He would fill in the 8379 as he is the Injured Spouse.
For assistance call 1-800-829-1040
2007-02-01 05:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Living in a community property state may have an effect on this process. The IRS uses the rules for each state to make a determination regarding injured spouse allocations.
If there are children, the IRS will allocate the Child Tax Credits to the appropriate parent(s). The Earned Income Credit is allocated based on income.
The process takes 2-4 months, slightly less if e-filed. The IRS doesn't guarantee anything.
The other option would be for your spouse to file separately and be assured of getting all of his refund.
2007-02-01 05:15:17 · answer #3 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Disneyfreak1 is right. You need professional help. A good tax accountant will save you more than you pay them.
Technically, as you had no income for 2006, YOU do not have to file. Your husband could file by himself, and leave you off the form. This may cause problems in later years, however. When you start working again, and filing again, the IRS will want to know why you didn't file for 2006.
Get yourself a good tax accountant, please.
2007-02-01 05:09:04 · answer #4 · answered by J.R. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋