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    Oct 13, 2010, 03:15 PM
    Spouse receives retirement fuds and I have not worked in a yr, no income on my part
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    Oct 14, 2010, 05:42 AM

    What's your question? Please be specific.
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    Oct 14, 2010, 07:23 AM
    You will file jointly, as the retirement funds are probably taxable (unless they are EXCLUSIVELY Social Security).

    If they are exclusively Social Security, then it is likely that NO federal or state tax return is even required.
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