The Form W–2 Jenni receives from her employer reflects wages of $32,000. Appropriate amounts for Social Security and Medicare taxes were deducted. Income tax withholdings were $1,320 for Federal and $1,056 for state. The Danes made quarterly tax payments of $1,900 for Federal and $600 for state on each of the following dates: April 10, 2018; June 11, 2018; September 10, 2018; and December 28, 2018. None of the Danes hold any foreign financial accounts. How would this be presented on a joint tax return? What expenses would be included/excluded and what income would be recognized? United States Tax Laws
If you are considered legally married, you can file a joint tax return. On the last day of the tax year, this means that you were married. Even if you filed for divorce during the year, the IRS still considers you married if you don't receive a divorce decree or judgment on or before December 31. That's what the basic rule is. It's not mandatory that you live together, but you can't be legally separated by court order. You can live apart without having a court order dictate the terms of your separation. Both you and your spouse need to agree to file the joint return.
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