Filing Status

Separate Newlyweds

December 8, 2009

Today TaxMama hears from Ingrid in Illinois, who tells us. “We are over 40 and got married in December 2008. We have two homes, separate bank accounts, and maintain our own households. Can we each file Head-of-Household for 2009?” Share this:

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Son’s Girlfriend’s Baby

November 12, 2009

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Today TaxMama hears from Anthony in North Carolina with this story. “My son’s pregnant girlfriend moved in, back in May and the baby was just born. My question is, will I be able to claim both of them, girlfriend and baby, on my 2009 taxes? If so will I get the child tax credit for [...]

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Qualifying Person for HOH

October 29, 2009

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Today TaxMama hears from Orla in Colorado. “I have a friend who has provided full support for his girl friend who is unemployed, and her daughter who is 18 and in high school. They both have lived with him for the full year. He should be able to file head of household but can he [...]

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Filing Separately Consequences

September 3, 2009

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Today TaxMama hears from Greta in New York with this question. “I am thinking of filing a separate tax, without my husband. I pay most of the bills. Can I claim the house; or do we have to divide it?” Share this:

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Five Important Changes for Taxpayers

February 5, 2009

Here are a few tax law changes you may want to note before filing your 2008 federal tax return: 1. Expiring Tax Breaks Renewed The following popular tax breaks were renewed for tax-years 2008 and 2009: Deduction for state and local sales taxes on Form 1040 Schedule A, Line 5 Educator expense deduction on Form [...]

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Claiming Girlfriend

January 15, 2009

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Today TaxMama hears from Sharon in North Carolina with this challenge. “One of my colleagues and I got into a “heated” discussion last night and I wanted to get your take on this filing status question. On a 1040, can a “boyfriend” claim a “girlfriend” if she lived with him all year and makes less [...]

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Stimulus vs Child Tax Credit

November 5, 2008

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Today TaxMama hears from Cho in New York, who says. “My 2008 tax rebate check included $300 per child. Do I still expect $1,000 Child Tax Credit for each eligible child when I file my 2008 federal tax return? Or, just $700 per child?” Share this:

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Amending to Separate Returns

October 23, 2008

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Today TaxMama hears from Dana in Florida with this question. “I am in a very nasty divorce. We were separated for the past 7 years and for 4 of those years I agreed to file as married filing joint. Can I now go back and re-file as married filing separate? It will not hurt me [...]

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Divorce Status

October 2, 2008

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Today TaxMama hears from Mike in Texas who wants to know. “If I were to file for a divorce on Oct 1, 2008, what will be my tax status on Jan 1, 2009?” Dear Mike, Does your wife know about your plans? Ah well, all good things must end someday. Actually, we don’t care what [...]

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Marriage License

September 2, 2008

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Today TaxMama hears from Jerry in California who asks, “Do you need to attach a marriage license when filing a joint federal or state tax return?” Share this:

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