my husband is deployed in iraq...i have power of attorney, so am i liable to file our taxes? or do i wait until he comes home in may--would we still have 180 days after leaving a combat zone to file?
2007-12-26 15:41:33 · 3 answers · asked by xtcwmeg 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
If you file jointly, you have the full 180 days from the day he returns to file. If you do not file jointly, the 180-day extension only applies to him.
Since you have the POA, you can file before then.
2007-12-26 15:44:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
With the power of attorney, you can file a joint return without his signature. If you have a refund coming, you might as well go ahead and get it.
If you owe, you might as well take advantage of the 180 days before filing.
Good luck.
2007-12-26 17:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be kind of tedious, but you could send him a copy of the return to sign and send back to you. Don't forget to take advantage of the benefits of being in the combat zone.
2007-12-26 16:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋