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 Shouldn't H&R block now if you owe back taxes when you file your income taxes?
We filled out our income taxes, was told we would get our income taxes within 1-2 days on that dumb *** card but now we find out that the whole return was taken because of something that happened 2 ...


 How many years do you have to file your tax returns?
I'm scared. I haven't filed tax returns in a long time and was wondering if I could still file them, even though a few years have gone ...


 Are the tax rebate checks messed up? My husband was supposed to get ours last week but still nothing?
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 Do you have to pay just to talk with someone at LibertyTax, H&R block, etc?

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I am going to be paid $50 a month through cash or check for a family to do some light housecleaning and watch her children. How do I go about filing taxes and how ...


 Which tax forms do I file if I get paid in cash?
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 How much is sales tax in new york city?
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 What can i spend my social security survior benefits on?
I'm 17 and my father just passed away this year. However, I had been planning a trip to Japan with my friend. Can I use the social security money I get monthly for this?...


 My SS# last two digits are 08 and I havent got my stimulus rebate yet ?
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 Is it possible to have my tax refund in 2 days if I file on Jan. 11? I have my W-2 and direct deposit.?
Colbert and Ball says they can get my tax refund back to me within 2 days if I file with them using my W-2 forms on Jan. 11th. Also I will be using direct deposit.

So, is it possible for ...


 What is revenue?
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 Aren't Tax Credits delightful?
I returned to work this time last year and for the first time ever was entilted to help with childcare and tax credits. The sum I received a month was just enough to cover my childcare and topped up ...


 Ex wife signed tax papers and kept entire refund, what can I have done to her?
Wife has been preparing taxes for over ten years. We separated in March. She signed my name to 1040 tax form, wants 1/2 of retirement, 1/2 of 401k, and Im paying out $600 child support. There was ...


 If I am getting married on Dec. 21st 2006, do I file my 2006 as married or single?
I'd prefer to file single to make things easier. Can I file as single for the whole year even though I got married in the last week and a half of 2006?...


 What is the average amount American college students pay in taxes on scholarships,grants,and fellowships?
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 Here do i go to locate my w-2 forms for previos years?
i am looking for my w-2 forms from the years of 2004 and 2005....


 I am unable to pay my delinquent taxes. Will the IRS accept an Offer in Compromise?
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 When will I get my tax rebate?
Ok I looked on the IRS website and it said july 11th. Does that mean that is when it will be mailed or when I get it. if so how long does it take to get it after they mail?...


 Why does the county worries what cars and junk sit on your property when you pay for it?
See you pay property taxes, state taxes, insurance, ect. All that BS! And the county comes out write you a ticket fining because you have a truck with a blown engine! I think thats BS because you own ...


 Obama says he will cut taxes, however people are saying he will raise them?
I heard a obama speech and he said he will "cut taxes", however, many people are saying that he wont, he will actually raise them..
This is a speech of obama's that I really liked ...


 What does the government or the state do about ppl who do not file their taxes? Do they track them down?
I am wondering because my daughter's father has refused to file for the last 4 year cuz he owes back child support,. Wondering if they track you down and make you file?...



bobgrush2002
It would cost us $6500 in new taxes if we get legally married. Can we just have a faith based marriage?
She does not make enough to pay taxes, after we are married her income will become taxed. married filing seperate gives no real relief, but if we are only married before god and not to the state we would be able to both file as head of household, this would give us a huge tax benefit of $6500. Together we have two kids in college and one in high school, we cannot afford to be legally married.
                     
 




Ola
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You have to get married before you can file as married, as it is illegal to do so, and even if you get married today, you still can't file as married as you were not married in 2006. Moreso you cannot both file as Head of Household. One of you has to file as single and the other as a head of household.


jthessen
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you can't both be head of household. by being married you will be entitled to the deductions allowed by filing married jointly.


Judy1
If you just live together and don't get married (if that's what you call "faith based marriage", then you would continue to file taxes as single, and possibly one of you could file as head of household if you meet the requirements. If you live in a state that recognizes common law marriages, you'd need to check out those rules so you don't inadvertantly become legally married.

If you live together, you can't BOTH file head of household. H of h requires that you pay MORE than half of the expenses of maintaining a household - you can't each pay more than half of the expenses of the same household, it's mathematically impossible. If you live separately, then you probably could both file as head of household.


ShadowOfLight
Let's not talk about rights and wrongs, shoulds and shouldn'ts, because that's up to you to decide.

Given the current situation, you are already in a faith based marriage.

However, because it is not acknowledged by law, there will be a lot of limitations.

Taxes are one thing. Benefits towards families with children is another. Also, in the future, should anything happen, the both of you are not bound. Ultimately it is to protect you and to provide you with benefits that are given to married couples with children. There will be a lot of different legal hurdles in the future as well.

Watch 'the pursuit of happiness' and realise that there is no excuse to improve yourselves unless you are happy with what you can provide for your kids now.


CarVolunteer
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In states that do not recognize common law marriage, which is most of them, you have to have a ceremony and, I believe, a marriage license to get the benefits (and costs) of marriage.

Costs are higher taxes now. Benefits include breaks on estate taxes, participation in employee benefit plans, ...


Angel of Mercy
A faith based marriage may not be recognized to qualify for the tax benefits you are seeking. Sounds as if your souls are already married to one another, seek tax shelters and start investing your money in markets that will have your money make money for you and review ALL your tax write-offs throughout your household..


bostonianinmo
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Unfortunately, the state recognizes any marriage that God does. Depending upon your beliefs it may not work the other way around but the state always defers to The Almighty on this one issue.

Only you can decide if your religious convictions outweigh the financial penalty of solemnizing your union.


frank m
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You think that $6500 is bad ...add child support and divorce lawer fees and 1/2 of everything you've got staying single looks pretty good.


jacey a
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not a marriage recognizable by law


versantly
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marriage should be more about love than money. do what feels right. no one has the right to judge.


rhsaunders
There is nothing wrong with living together unmarried. But do run the tax computations again -- it would be most unusual for a marriage to increase the tax bite, so check carefully.


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Don't do it!
You would be served to contact a tax expert. I don't know how you came to the conclusions stated above.

good luck


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