More info: I have some federal bills in my name only, and because of them do not want to put my name on a return, because if I was filing, my refund would be garnished for them. My husband made the money, we had a really tough year since I lost my dad, and support my mom along with my family. I'd like my husband to file and the refund to go to him, but it says if you are married filing jointly, to put both names and it says the same thing if you file married, filing separately. Can they garnish if we file separately, and my name is on there? If so, any idea how he could file without my name on there? I wasn't sure if he could file head of household, especially since we have always filed jointly (although he'd qualify). We live in California. Thanks for any help.
2007-03-24 14:39:29 · 7 answers · asked by shttrbugin 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
File Married Filing Separately. As long as it is separate, he will not be responsible for any of your tax liabilities. If you did not have any income, you do not file a return. Your name is still on his tax return but in a different spot where it asks what your filing status is. This does not mean that he will be responsible. He will claim any children as dependents. If you qualify you can still get Child tax credit and possible EIC if your income is low enough. It is very simple. But if you still have doubts, go to H&R block or some place like that, they will help you.
2007-03-24 14:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
You have no choice. There is no advantage for a married person to file Married filing separately. That is your only option other than Married Filing Jointly. Head of Household is only used for single parents basically.
2007-03-24 15:14:06 · answer #2 · answered by mikeae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can file a joint return, and he can file an injured spouse form with the return. If all of the income and withholding were due to him, then that won't be taken for your debts, although it will delay getting the refund.
He can't file as head of household - that's only for people who are NOT married. He could file as married filing separately and not have his refund taken for your debts, but that would almost certainly cost more in taxes than filing joint, and filing the injured spouse form.
2007-03-24 15:18:34 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
file jointly and have him fill out an injured spouse form 8379
2007-03-24 16:23:04 · answer #4 · answered by Gale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're kidding, right? You can't file without using your name. What should your husband put down for your name..."Some Chick I'm Bangin'"??? Get a clue, and pay up what you owe!!!
2007-03-24 14:50:25 · answer #5 · answered by wildraft1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oy vay, do you have a problem. Follow the Rabbi's advice. Go to a CPA.
2007-03-24 14:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by david d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a CPA
2007-03-24 14:42:51 · answer #7 · answered by The Rabbi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋