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    Mar 5, 2011, 12:05 PM
    How do I file taxes when I went on an unpaid leave for the second half of the year?
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    Mar 5, 2011, 12:33 PM

    I don't know what you mean. You pay taxes based on income. No one cares how many days you worked; they only care about your income.
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    Mar 5, 2011, 01:28 PM
    Sorry, I was wondering if my husband can file as head of household since I was paid only half the year, but I guess you answer my question... we will file joint again.

    Thanks,

    Paula
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    Mar 7, 2011, 07:44 AM

    Yes, you are probably best off filing as Married Filing Jointly. The only other choice is Married Filing Separately, but that usually results in a higher tax bill (unless you have a very unusual circumstance such as high medical bills or casualty losses). But in any event your husband can not file as Head of Household because he is married.
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