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All worldwide gross income that each spouse receives during the tax is reported on the married filing joint income tax return.

Go to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for What is My Filing Status?

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Can you file a joint tax return with your same-sex spouse?

The United States permits same-sex married couples to file joint income tax returns. As for states income tax returns, the answer depends upon whether your state recognizes same-sex marriage and, in cases where same-sex marriage was recently legalized, whether the state has updated its tax laws and/or issued an official opinion regarding the matter.


Do you have to file tax returns together?

If the question is do married people have to file joint returns, the answer is no. It would however be foolish from a financial standpoint since it will cost you dearly to file single.


Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Georgia?

Yes. Effective June 26, 2015, same-sex married couples may file joint state income tax returns in Georgia.


Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Nebraska?

Yes. Effective June 26, 2015, same-sex married couples may file joint state income tax returns in Nebraska.


Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in Ohio?

Yes. Effective June 26, 2015, same-sex married couples may file joint state income tax returns in Ohio.


Why can't legally married same-sex couples file joint federal income taxes returns?

Same-sex married couples CAN file joint federal income tax returns effective June 26, 2013. They can also amend their 2012 and 2011 returns to reflect their marriage status.


Your divorce was final in June 2006 in June of 2007 you reconciled and have been living together ever since can you file joint for 2007 and you have a child?

No you can not file a joint return if you reconciled with your husband unless you remarry. Only married couples can file joint tax returns.


Can a same-sex married couple file a joint state income tax return in North Dakota?

Yes. Effective June 26, 2015, same-sex married couples may file joint state income tax returns in North Dakota.


Do you have to file an income tax return if you are deceased?

The estate of the deceased has to file tax returns.


Can I prepare state and federal tax returns online?

You can prepare federal tax returns online. However, some states require that you file state tax returns through the mail. You will have to file them separately.


Where to file personal income tax return with refund?

Where to file federal tax returns: http://www.irs.gov/file/index.html Where to file state returns: http://www.taxadmin.org/fta/link/forms.html


What is a word for submitting your tax returns?

You "file" your tax returns with the taxing authority (federal government, etc.) You can also "efile" your tax returns by submitting them electronically.