I was just wondering if anyone has thought about how they are going to file their taxes this year?

I don't know if I should file married filing separate or what. If I file with wh I would have to pay the IRS, but if I file myself I would get a refund.

There has been no contact with him in 5 weeks so no imput from him. He hasn't gotten all his w2's and I usually
take care of this and he just signs.

What should I do?

I'm in the same boat as you. I spoke to WH about htis the sunday he was here and he said we would file together. So he was going to get me the W'2S. Now I find out today he wants his sister to do it because he dosn't trust me to do it... I think its more like he would rather the check be sent ot OW'S than here ... Ain't gonna happen no way I would sign a tax return with her address on it... Talk aboout not trusting someone, I think I have cornered the market on that right now in this relationship..

What I have done our taxes for 24 yrs , what a crock. So I am almost in the mind set to just file my own and not worry about it. If I get a refund great, if not oh well....

He is still trying to control everything and this is one time I will not let him control the outcome. Either we file the taxes my way or he is on his own....

I know I didn't answer your question but I guess if I was yu and knew you could get a refund by filing seperate then I would do it....


Hurting

I'm not sure so check your tax laws. But I believe you can file married filing seperate if the WS has been away for the last 6 months of 2005 (living outside of your marital home). If he moved out in Sept, it looks like you would have to file married filing jointly.

Lady

Hurting and Lady sheep

Thanks for the info. I just don't want to get screwed either way. Wh isn't in his right mind and is hurting for money. I guess I will call H&R Block and see what can be done in this sitch.

I understand hurting, I don't want ow to have any part in this. Like I said we usually have to pay but I quit my job at the end of July since wh went off the deep end. Some one had to take care of my daughter. So I don't have as much income.

I swear if it isn't one thing it another!!!!!!

I haven't looked at the rules lately, but you used to could file "head of household" if you have children and the spouse did not spent a single night in the house in the last six months of the year.

Your not able to take some credits if you file "married filing separate". However, if these don't apply go with what works best for you. This sometimes seems to work better in states that have a state income tax.

If your in a community property state, like Texas, the community property rules make it difficult and your usually better off filing joint.

Remember any refund check from a joint return will have to be signed by both of you. HOWEVER, you can have it direct deposited to a bank account of your choice.

Whether or not you may file a joint return depends on your marital status on the last day of the year. If on Dec 31 you are either divorced or legally separated under a decree of separate maintenance you may not file a joint return.

If you are married on Dec 31 (not divorced or legally separated) your filing status can be either Married filing separate or married filing joint.

In many cases, MFJ will result in a lower tax for the couple.

HOWEVER - you should know that you are both jointly and individually liable for the representations made on the return if you file MFJ. In other words, if you can't trust your WS (duh) and he inflates the deductions, runs off to Fiji with the tax refund check and OW, YOU are left holding the bag and have to pay the government back. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> Nice, huh.

I have seen cases where it made big bucks difference to the WH to file MFJ, the BW would agree to it for a reasonable financial consideration. Just a thought.

Go ask a tax professional - it is worth it.

fbwidow and eaglesoar

I live in Tx. I will ask a tax professional. I don't trust wh as far as I can throw the ow.(boy I would like to do that)

Wh probably isn't even thinking about taxes right now but even so they need to be done. I don't want to be responsible for him in his fog state if he has to pay the IRS which he will because of his military retirement and other jobs. Stupid wh's.....

Since I paid 90% of the bills before and after DDay and separation my accountant(California) suggested MFJ. We did because it made a great difference as to receiving a refund. STBXW then forged my name on the $12k refund check and cashed it.

So make sure you CYA.

Cymanca
Thanks for sharing that information. I don't know what he will do, I can't trust him especially with the crazy ow. She's always got something up her sleeve. Believe me I will cover my a##.