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Can you file married filing separately on your state return and file married filing jointly on your federal return?
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∙ 15y ago
It depends on the state.
Some states allow it, others don't.
In some states, there might be exceptions if the spouses are residents of different states.
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In Pennsylvania can you file federal taxes married filing jointly and can you file the state and local as married filing separately?
yes.
Can you file your taxes jointly if you are not married?
The available filing statuses for federal income tax returns are: Single Married Filing Jointly Head of Household Married Filing Separately Qualifying Widow or Widower No, there is no filing status for Single Filing Jointly.
Does a married couple have to file taxes together legally?
No, you can file married filing jointly or you can file married filing separately
Can you claim your wife as a dependent on your taxes if you file separately?
No. If you are Married Filing Separately, then you only can claim your personal exemption. Your wife's personal exemption only can be claimed by her if you're Married Filing Separately. Your spouse, whether filing jointly or separately, can't be considered your dependent.
You and your wife are separated can you file single?
Not as long as you are still legally married on the last day of the year. Married filing jointly or Married filing separately. NOT as a single taxpayer.
What married couples wishing to file a single tax return choose which filing status when filing a federal income tax return?
Married filing Jointly
Is better filing jointly with a spouse or separately?
If you are married, you can legally on file in two ways, Married Filing Joint and Married Filing Separate. Married Filing Separate excluded you from getting any tax credits and you only get half of the Standard Exemption. I have never seen a case where Married Filing Separately was better. Married Filing Separately also requires you to include your spouses social security number on your return. If you are married but legally separated for at least the last six months of the calendar year you can file as if you are not married. This means you can file as Single, Married Filing Separately, or Head of Household.
Can you file a federal tax form married filing jointly and then file a state or local tax form married filing separately?
It depends on the state. Some states allow it, others don't. In some states, there might be exceptions if the spouses are residents of different states.
How do I file my tax return while I am waiting for my divorce?
Your filing status is determined by the last day of the tax year. If you're not divorced under a final decree by the last day of the year, then you're considered still married. Your choice is either be Married Filing Jointly or be Married Filing Separately. Married Filing Separately generally has a higher tax rate than Married Filing Jointly. If you have any dependents, you might be able to file as Head of Household. For more information, go to www.irs.gov/formspubs for Publication 501 (Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information).
What is the difference between married but withholding at a higher single rate and married filing separate?
Married people can file jointly or separately, never as a single person.
What are the benefits to a married couple filing their income tax jointly?
A married couple filing their income tax jointly generally will owe less tax than a couple who file separately, but not always. A lot depends on the amount of income each spouse reports.
When married but separated can married filing jointly be the filing status?
IF you are NOT LEGALLY separated in the state that you are a a resident of on the last day of the year. Your filing status would be married filing joint or on a separate 1040 federal income tax return MARRIED FILING SEPARATE.
