I am 23 full time student who just got married in January 2007. The two questions I have for 2006 IRS Tax Filing are:
1. Do I file as Single (for yr 2006) or as Married filing jointly (Keep in mind I got married in January of 2007 & not in 2006).
2. If I can file as Single since I wasn't married in 2006 can my parents claim me as a dependent and claim Earned Income Credit for me?
I request for genuine and honest answers as this is IRS related questions. Thanks in advance!!
2007-03-10 02:40:45 · 12 answers · asked by patelkush 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You would file as single for 2006, for 2007 you would file as married next year
If your parents still meet all of the qualifications to claim you then they could.
2007-03-10 02:44:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that you were single at the end of 2006, you would file as single for that year.
If your parents qualify to claim you as a dependent, then yes they can, and claim the EIC with you as a qualifying child if you meet all the rules. At age 23, you would only qualify if you were a full-time student for at least 5 months of 2006.
Your getting married in 2007 doesn't change anything tax-wise for 2006.
2007-03-10 02:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would file single for the year 2006 and next year you can either file married filing separately or jointly.
As far as your parents are concerned it all depends on your student status.
2007-03-10 03:40:23 · answer #3 · answered by DiiVa36 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were not married in 06, you can't file as married. You file 06 just like you always did, if your parents can claim you due to your amount of income, your age etc., then they can claim you and the earned income credit. To truly know if they can claim you I would need more info, but you being married in 07 has nothing to do with 06.
Preparing taxes for 30 yrs.
2007-03-10 03:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by irongrama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order to file as married for 2006 you would have had to been married by the last day of 2006. Your parents can claim you as a dependent if you made less than 3000. and they provided more than 50% of your upkeep for the year. Did you have your own residence? Then No they can't, did you and your fiance live together, you may be able to claim her as adependent if she had no income. Most tax/ dependent ?'s are answered in the tax booklet, you can also view and download publications that are helpful at the IRS website.
2007-03-10 02:54:31 · answer #5 · answered by dragon20132005@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
First, let me premise this by saying I am not an accountant. My first suggestion would be to ask a tax preparer.
That said, you need to file as single for 2006 tax purposes, and I don't think your parents can claim you as a dependent since you're over 18. I know you're in college, but I don't know if that qualifies. If you lived on your own and primarily supported yourself, they can't. Depending certain eligibility factors, both your and your parents' households may qualify individually for the EITC. Regardless, they should still receive credit for the tuition they paid in 2006.
Another good question to ask would be: How did they do things in the past? In 2005? 2004?
2007-03-10 02:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You were single for the year in question so you should file as single. If you lived with your parents or they provided significant financial support, you will also have to come clean with the fact that they can claim you. If you mostly supported yourself, your parents cannot claim you.
2007-03-10 02:48:07 · answer #7 · answered by Lo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to file as single, and it is possible (depending on your student status) that your parents will try to claim you as a dependent. Discuss your situation with them.
2007-03-10 02:43:39 · answer #8 · answered by MomMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Single for 2006
Yes, if you were a full time student and they provided more than half of your support, and you lived with them (even if away at school).
Also, your parents income would have to qualify before one would know if they would recieve EIC...
good luck & bless
www.irs.gov, individual, what is a dependent?
2007-03-10 02:56:56 · answer #9 · answered by Wood Smoke ~ Free2Bme! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU were single so you file single.
If they can file the EIC for you then even better.
I bet you are an awesome daughter to think of your parents. What a nice gesture! I am sure your husband will be proud of you for doing that too it speaks volumes about your character.....
dont for get about them when you graduate.
If they are claiming EIC for you, it seems that they made some HUGE sacrafices to get you into college and help you stay there.
Best of luck on all fronts.
M
2007-03-10 02:46:17 · answer #10 · answered by lisa s 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋