If she marries her boyfriend that is behind in child support payments for what ever reason will she be obligated to pay with her taxes as well or will she be able to file separately?
I think she will end up paying she does not think so.
2007-03-28 00:59:07 · 10 answers · asked by Mrs. M 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
She is not responsible for the back support. She could file separately and still get a refund. The disadvantages to filing separate though is that you get less back.
One year my husband and I filed joint and he was behind a bit on his support and the child support agency or the IRS (Can't remember now) sent me a form that I could fill out so that my part of the refund was still refunded to me. I just let them have the money so the support was current and we didn't have it hanging over our heads.
You/She could call the IRS hotline and ask them what would be the best way to file. The call is free.
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2007-03-28 01:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well if they file together and they are entitled to a refund and the IRS decideds to take that out then yes it will go away...however if she files married but at a single rate and files seperately then no.
But usually they'll just start to garnish his wages but would never do that to your sisters.
But they might as well look at it as they have to pay back child support regardless.
And what is she doing with someone who owes back child support? Hopefully hes paying now.
2007-03-28 01:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by colie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She will have to file injures spouse to retain half of the taxes. They can only attach his wages not hers.
Yes the bill will still be over his head but maybe she should be encouraging him to pay it up before he goes to jail and ruins the marriage. Maybe he should pay it up before he's married again but it won't affect a current spouse at all. The only thing that will happen is the tax returns can be held by the irs but filing injured spouse allows her to claim half of his income free of any other legal ruling.
2007-03-28 01:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by David W 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If the child support payments go to another woman then yes she will be liable for payment unless her and her husband file seperately.
2007-03-28 01:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The person who receives child support payments cannot sue the new wife / husband for payments that are in arrears.
2007-03-28 01:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
she can file married but filing separately, but her taxes will be higher..
The better question would be why would she want to marry someone who hasn't shown he is responsible enough to take care of his children......
2007-03-28 01:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by abc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's only way to find out, she can marry the loser.
2007-03-28 01:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she files "injured spouse" they will not take her portion.
2007-03-28 01:42:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
than stop her!
2007-03-28 02:29:49 · answer #9 · answered by ivy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know, and i wouldn't be askin randoms on yahoo...id be asking sum real people who know wat there talking bout
2007-03-28 01:04:57 · answer #10 · answered by biianca [ loveees ] you 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋