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Married filing separately in Texas, going through divorce.
Hi, my soon to be ex and I have been separated since January 2006. He filed for divorce in September 2006. We filed joint income tax returns in 2006 and 2007. He has his own business and the Accountant is now asking me how I would like to file for 2008. I am really confused on what to do. We live in Texas (a community property state) and I had no income in 2008. We have one child together and he has two other children with his live-in girlfriend. Please advise on what to do. Thanks!
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You can file as married filing jointly (MFJ) or married filing separately. In most cases, it is better to file as MFJ. If you file MFS, you will not get many credits and deductions. On the joint return the liabilities are joint. If one spouse owes tax, both spouses are equally responsible. Ask the accountant about the community property state. Read Your U.S. Tax Return: Filing Status for Married |
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