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    Apr 3, 2011, 11:06 PM
    Why do I have to declare my wives income in my tax return?
    My accountant has asked me for my wives income for the past two years. . She has done her tax separately to mine..
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    Apr 4, 2011, 03:52 AM
    Then tell your accountant that. He may just want you to have the least tax due possible. Married filing separately is not usually the best way.
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    Apr 4, 2011, 08:20 AM
    In addition to joypulv's answer,he also might need the information as some states have credits that depend on the combined income even if you file
    Separately.
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