KWR: Is anyone certified in answering tax questions?
miamimerger
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KWR: Is anyone certified in answering tax questions?
This might be a dumb question, but just to make sure...
When I file my taxes, I file with my married name, but check that i'm filing as a single person since I didn't get married until 1/2/2010, right?
sugarnspice
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your filing your taxes from last year... last year you were single
christine2010
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you file your 2009 taxes in your maiden name as single.
JAAMS
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yes, you still file as single...I just had this convo w/ my Dad (he does taxes)
RitasEngaged
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thats weird - people told me i ahve to wait till im married to do mine
you get more money if your married
Jenna_and_John
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Posted by christine2010
you file your 2009 taxes in your maiden name as single.
This
dfw343
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Posted by RitasEngaged
thats weird - people told me i ahve to wait till im married to do mine
you get more money if your married
no you have to go by what your status was in 2009
RitasEngaged
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Posted by RitasEngaged
thats weird - people told me i ahve to wait till im married to do mine
you get more money if your married
no you have to go by what your status was in 2009
so i can file before than- i thought if you have a house you do it jointly?
latinaj
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if you own property you would still do separate taxes since you are not married until 2010.
dfw343
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no the only joint is married... you guys split the interest you paid 50/50.. If you get housing credit, I thin only one can claim it...
Debrian2009
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I'm a CPA....
You file based on your marriage status on the last day of the year. Since you were single as of 12/31/09 you file single for 2009.
You can both split the mortgage interest and real estate taxes; but you should see if it works out better if only one of you take it or if you split it.
Are both of your names on the deed? If not, then only the person whose name is on the deed can deduct the real estate taxes.
FutureCap
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Posted by Debrian2009
I'm a CPA....
You file based on your marriage status on the last day of the year. Since you were single as of 12/31/09 you file single for 2009.
You can both split the mortgage interest and real estate taxes; but you should see if it works out better if only one of you take it or if you split it.
Are both of your names on the deed? If not, then only the person whose name is on the deed can deduct the real estate taxes.
I'm a CPA too... and was gonna write the same
miamimerger
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Posted by FutureCap
Posted by Debrian2009
I'm a CPA....
You file based on your marriage status on the last day of the year. Since you were single as of 12/31/09 you file single for 2009.
You can both split the mortgage interest and real estate taxes; but you should see if it works out better if only one of you take it or if you split it.
Are both of your names on the deed? If not, then only the person whose name is on the deed can deduct the real estate taxes.
I'm a CPA too... and was gonna write the same
Thanks! We don't own real estate (we rent) so that's not a problem. As for my last name, I file under my maiden name? I could have sworn I filed under my married name since I changed it legally.
AngnShaun
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Posted by miamimerger
Posted by FutureCap
Posted by Debrian2009
I'm a CPA....
You file based on your marriage status on the last day of the year. Since you were single as of 12/31/09 you file single for 2009.
You can both split the mortgage interest and real estate taxes; but you should see if it works out better if only one of you take it or if you split it.
Are both of your names on the deed? If not, then only the person whose name is on the deed can deduct the real estate taxes.
I'm a CPA too... and was gonna write the same
Thanks! We don't own real estate (we rent) so that's not a problem. As for my last name, I file under my maiden name? I could have sworn I filed under my married name since I changed it legally.
but since you only got married in 2010... your name wouldnt have been legally changed until 1.2.2010... for the entire year of 2009 you used your maiden name
Debrian2009
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Posted by miamimerger
Posted by FutureCap
Posted by Debrian2009
I'm a CPA....
You file based on your marriage status on the last day of the year. Since you were single as of 12/31/09 you file single for 2009.
You can both split the mortgage interest and real estate taxes; but you should see if it works out better if only one of you take it or if you split it.
Are both of your names on the deed? If not, then only the person whose name is on the deed can deduct the real estate taxes.
I'm a CPA too... and was gonna write the same
Thanks! We don't own real estate (we rent) so that's not a problem. As for my last name, I file under my maiden name? I could have sworn I filed under my married name since I changed it legally.
You file under the name that you have on file with Social Security or else it will get bounced back.
So if you went to SS and changed your name, then put THAT name on your tax return. They must match.
