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sarah_20pgn · Aug 13, 2009, 08:40 AM

Me and my boyfriend have been together for nearly 6yrs.we have a 4yr old son together.my question is this.we want to get married,but don't know if it would put us in a bind by dng so.my boyfriend owes backtaxes to the IRS,and a numerous amount of unpaid medical bills.if we were to get married would I be partly responsible for his unpaid debts?or when its time ti file taxes will the IRS take my tax money from where he owes them?please help.

stevetcg · Aug 13, 2009, 08:52 AM

You can file a form with your tax return (if you file a joint return) that will allow you to keep(or recover) your part of the return.

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8379.pdf

I wish · Aug 13, 2009, 11:03 AM

If you are THAT concerned about the money aspect, why not wait until he stabilizes his financial situation before getting married?

You've been together for nearly 6 years and have a son together already, so you're very connected anyway.

No need to add extra stress from financial burdens that come from marriage.

I really believe that before couples take the next step into marriage, they really need to have a stable relationship in almost all aspects.