Can a married couple file saperate taxes?
97836
Yes, it is called married filing separately.
199853
No if you are still married on Dec. 31st you can file together. You also can file MFS(married filling sep) or HOH (head of household) if you have a dependent. If both are willing I would file together most people get back the most money that way. Some places can even tell you how much money is yours and theirs. Hope this helps you divorce is hard enough.
439218
The federal government considers it income so yes to federal taxes.  I'm not sure if your specific state does or not.  Ohio considers alimony income.
107640
Yes you can.  www.irs.gov has a program that allows people who have income under 50K to file for free.
763815
Nope. Taxes are forever! If you filed married filing jointly then you are equally responsible for the taxes.
357854
The answer is whomever files first.  But if you're actually married and actually a couple, I suggest that deductions go to the person who needs them most.  Whomever gets the biggest tax break should take it.  And then split the savings with the other spouse.
1000356
You usually don't have to file taxes if your income is less than $8,200 single, $16,400 married. More than that, and Uncle Sam wants a return, even if you owe no tax. You might be able to exclude your income under for Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, but you still have to file the return.\n\nThe good news is that if you don't owe any tax and you do file the returns voluntarily, you won't owe penalties because the penalties are based on underpaid taxes.
309517
Well, hopefully you stay married, keep each other happy and have kids. Legally it allows you to file your taxes together. If you put single on your W4 (the witholding form for your employer) it will withhold more taxes, and then when you file your taxes together, you have a good chance for a nice sized refund.
42780
Do it both ways...jointly and married filing separately and see where you come out better.  You can file either way.  But you actually FILE one way or the other, whichever is best for you. It's worth the time to do the math twice.
419113
The "marriage penalty" no longer exists.  So, it is no longer intrinsically better to file separately.  Some couples though, dependant on their holdings, may get a better deal by filing seperately.\n\nJust for the record, people who are getting divorced are not actually divorced.  They can still file jointly.  And if they own a home, they both benefit from the credit if they file jointly.  Otherwise, only one gets the credit.
625024
Wow.  There are some dumb responses here.  Anistasia (other respondent) was pretty much on target, though.  The key questions will involve: (1) the form of the business, (2) your husband's role in the business, (3) your role in the business, (4) the type of tax that didn't get paid, and (5) the laws about marriage property in your state.\n\nShort answer:  Yes, there's a good chance that this can become a problem for you, even if it's just convincing the IRS you're not a valid target.  If they believe they can get to your husband by rattling your cage, they might, even if they know they can't get to you.\n\nTo answer your question, one would need to ask you these questions:\n(1) What kind of business is it?  Corporation?  Sole Proprietorship?  If the business is a limited liability form (corp., LLC, etc.), it may serve to contain the problem to just the company and its assets.\n(2) Does your husband own the company or just work at it?  What is his role in the company?  If he owns it, are there other owners?\n(3) What kind of tax is it?  For some tax types, the IRS can push right through a corporate structure and assign some of the liability to individuals involved in operating the company, officers or not.\n(4) How are you involved?  Are you an officer in the business?  (Even if you are an officer "just on paper", you could be on the hook.)  Do you help run it?  Do you do its books?\n(5) What are your state's laws regarding marriage property?  In some states, the debt of one spouse is basically the debt of both.  In other states, the debts are separate (or separable).\n\nAs you can see, there is no short, easy answer for you.  You should probably consult with a lawyer or CPA who has experience in handling such matters.  Good luck.
602025
Seek the advice of a local CPA.  Besides the taxes that are due, you'll have to pay interest and penalties.  If you haven'te made a lot of money, it might not be too painful for you. \n\nListen to your wife and make sure you file a tax return every year from now on!
979804
No. You get divorced wherever you live now and, if you and your spouse are in different states, you can usually file where your spouse is or where you are. It makes absolutely NO DIFFERENCE in how many states you got married (as long as it's to the same spouse, LOL). You're married.
82702
No a spouse can not be a dependant on the tx return.\nEither you have to file together or separately.
437986
Yes. There are several clauses state that this is a possibility. Refer http://www.irs.gov
365013
Simply stated, it is very rare that there is a benefit from filing separately. More than likely the two have you should have filed jointly a long time ago. There are no implications except that you will likely save money.
386449
call some where like H&R BLOCK i dont think you have to file this .\nbut still check with the pros huh? \nthere are people there that can answer this for you .\ngood luck .. i hate tax season !!