My friend recently married and her hubby owes the
IRS for an overpayment they just found from 2002. Is it possible for her to file taxes in Jan 2008 seperate from him and claim their kids so that they don't seize the entire tax return and if so, how?
2007-07-24 08:01:14 · 3 answers · asked by Me! 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Yes, she can file as married filing separately if she so desires. I've included a link to the pitfalls of filing as married filing separately. Look it over and see if it's something you want to do. The best thing would be for hubby to enter into a payment agreement with the irs to pay off the 2002 amount owed.
2007-07-24 08:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, your friend's hubby just found out that he owes the IRS from 2002. Since the statute of limitations is 3 years, there is something missing here.
2007-07-24 15:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing to add....
Before she was married, she may have filed as "Head of Household". Assuming she lives with her husband, this no longer an option for her. As she is married, she may only file as Married-Filing Jointly or Married-Filing Separately. Filing Separately will protect her refund from seizure but it may be much smaller than she is used to. Another option would be to file Jointly but as an "Injured Spouse". See a local tax professional.
2007-07-24 08:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋