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Only if you have a legally recognized common law marriage. Common law marriage is not recognized in most jurisdictions. If you want the benefits of a legal marriage then perhaps you should get legally married.
Only if you have a legally recognized common law marriage. Common law marriage is not recognized in most jurisdictions. If you want the benefits of a legal marriage then perhaps you should get legally married.
Only if you have a legally recognized common law marriage. Common law marriage is not recognized in most jurisdictions. If you want the benefits of a legal marriage then perhaps you should get legally married.
Only if you have a legally recognized common law marriage. Common law marriage is not recognized in most jurisdictions. If you want the benefits of a legal marriage then perhaps you should get legally married.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo. A joint tax return is a tax return that can only be filed by you and your legal spouse. Filing jointly doesn't create a common law marriage. To create a common law marriage you must check the requirements under your state laws. Very few states recognize common law marriage.
To file jointly for state taxes, you must be legally married in your state. If your state recognizes common law marriage andyou have met the state requirements for a common law marriage then you can file a joint state tax return. Same sex couples who live in states that recognize same sex marriage can file a joint state tax return.
Once established under state law, a common-law marriageis recognized as a marriage for federal tax purposes. If you have a legal common law marriage in one state and relocate to another state that doesn't recognize common law marriage, your federal status is not affected.
Although the federal government bestows married status on couples who establish common law marriages in states that recognize such unions, same sex marriages that are now legally recognized in some states are not recognized by the federal government. For federal tax purposes, a marriage means a legal union only between a man and a woman as husband and wife.
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∙ 11y agoOnly if you have a legally recognized common law marriage. Common law marriage is not recognized in most jurisdictions. If you want the benefits of a legal marriage then perhaps you should get legally married.
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Can a mother and daughter file bankruptcy jointly?
the answer is yes, Yes mother and daughter can file bankruptcy jointly and also you and your husband will file bankruptcy jointly is still accepted as long as its not same sex marriage.
Do you have to file with your husband?
No. Filing jointly is an election. It may, or may not, be beneficial. If you question the accuracy of what he is reporting, or if he is...as you are required to file your own return no matter what, it is better to do so separately. If you are in a same-sex marriage, then you can file jointly on your federal taxes, but you can only file jointly on your state taxes if your state has legalized same-sex marriage.
Do you have to be legally married to file taxes jointly?
Yes, your marriage has to be legally recognized, but some states have common law marriage where you're recognized as legally married without a marriage license. If you became legally married in a common law state, your marriage is recognized federally. It is also recognized by other states that don't have common law marriage if you move to another state after establishing a common law marriage. As long as your common law marriage remains valid and you haven't separated, you can file jointly for federal and state tax purposes. It appears that the following states have common law marriage laws: Alabama, Colorado, Kansas, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Iowa, Montana, Utah, and Texas (and the District of Columbia). If you established a relationship in one of these jurisdictions, you'll want to see if you have a legal marriage under the area's common laws.
Should common law with children file taxes jointly?
If your common law marriage is recognized in the state where you now live, or in the state where the relationship began, you are considered married for tax purposes. Assuming that you are living with your spouse, you may file as Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately. You may not file as Single or Head of Household.
Are you common law married if you file taxes jointly?
no
If you are in a common law marriage in Oklahoma should you file taxes as head of household?
If Oklahoma recognizes common law marriage, and you both present yourselves as husband and wife, you need to file married filing jointly or married filing separately. Head of household filing status is for single or divorced persons who have a qualifying child.
Your wife and you are preparing to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy and have co-signed everything do you have to file jointly?
You have to file Joint, not only have you both co-signed everything but she responsible legally by marriage.
Do you have to file jointly if married for four months?
No, just because you get married does not mean you have to file jointly. You can always file separately. Hope this helped.
How long after getting married do you have to wait to file jointly for bankruptcy?
My spouse and I filed 3 weeks after our marriage. I was told that it could be done immediatly.
How long does a couple have to be married to file taxes jointly?
There is no time limit. If you are married during the tax year, you can file jointly.
Do you to have be married to file jointly?
Yes
Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Oregon?
Yes. Same-sex marriage is recognized under Oregon state law and they must file as "married" on both their state and federal income tax returns, although this can be done either jointly or separately.
