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    Aug 24, 2008, 09:06 AM
    Married filing separate
    My husband is behind on his taxes so I know any refund we are due will go to his child's mother. If I file married filing separate will I still get my income tax refund?
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    Aug 24, 2008, 01:47 PM
    You can get your part ( based on your income) if you file jointly ( normally giving a better tax rate) if you merely file the injured spouse filing with the paperwork. They keep his part, you get your part.

    But filing separate will do it also,
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