My husband is self employed and I am not, his ex wife has a right to see his (and now our) tax returns I do not want her to know how much I make, is it possible for me to file alone?
2007-10-14 14:23:46 · 8 answers · asked by Andrea G 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
His ex has the right to see tax returns to see if he made more money so she can get more alimony
2007-10-14 17:16:52 · update #1
why does the ex have to see the tax returns. ask a tax attorny. my husbands ex doesn't see his
2007-10-14 14:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by tattoo junky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can file as Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately.
So you can file separate tax returns as Married Filing Separately. But you may end up paying more total taxes than filing as Married Filing Jointly.
If you have income and your spouse does not have income or has a very little income, then it is better to file as Married Filing Jointly. If both of you have almost equal income, then it won't make much difference. Also may credits and deductions are not available if you file Married Filing Separately. So normally you should file as Married Filing Jointly, unless there is a compelling reason to file otherwise.
2007-10-14 14:34:34 · answer #2 · answered by MukatA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can each file your return as married filing separately. It will probably cost you more in total taxes to do it that way. Depending on your circumstances, it might only be a few dollars or might be much more than that.
2007-10-14 16:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you will probably end up paying more taxes than if you filed "jointly".
Your husband should check with his divorce lawyer, usually the "COURT" verifies the husbands' income (for support issues). Once divorced, the "ex" does not really have the right to INVADE your privacy.
Hope this helps.
2007-10-14 14:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by redheadedstepchild 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. There is a filing status called "Married Filing Separate". If you're considering this option i would consult a tax preparer at least if not a tax attorney.
2007-10-14 14:27:53 · answer #5 · answered by j640922 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can file seperate but you will end up paying more taxes or get a smaller refund.
2007-10-14 14:29:46 · answer #6 · answered by osok48 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can if you want but it would probably be better to file jointly. After the ex sees "his return" you can amend them to joint.
2007-10-14 14:28:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you could report "Married submitting one after the different"....my husband and that i did that this three hundred and sixty 5 days....he likes to report his taxes after April 15 (with an extension) and that i'm a stickler for figuring out to purchase mine in asap. it works for us!
2016-10-09 05:59:25 · answer #8 · answered by buswell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋