Joint tax return

[avrora9002 21]

Hello everyone

I apologize if my question is stupid, but i don't quite understand US taxes yet So my fiance and I are getting married tomorrow, and after that we will file tax return... I was told today that we can't file jointly for 2014 because we weren't married then, and that we can only do it next year for 2015. If that is correct how should we file our taxes? Married filling separately? I asked my fiance, but he has no idea either xD

[raven52 233]

99% of the time you will always file married, filing jointly, then there are certain tax breaks your CPA can use.

Talk to good friends here in the USA, find a good honest, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) to always do your taxes.

If a CPA signs your return each year, it is highly unlikely you will ever be audited, just my experiences with this situation.

Good luck, and come back, as you will have many more questions, about the USA process.,.,..,..,.,

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

He was single in 2014. You will file as married jointly next year for the 2015 taxes.

http://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/ar02.html#en_US_2014_publink1000220721

Unmarried persons. You are considered unmarried for the whole year if, on the last day of your tax year, you are unmarried or legally separated from your spouse under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.

[earl-andrew 5]

The tax return you file will reflect your circumstances in 2014 only. Since you were not married on or before December 31, 2014 each of you must use single as your filing status. Likewise, starting with your 2015 tax return you must file as married. Married filing jointly is how most couples prefer to file, and generally carries a smaller tax burden than married filing separately. Congratulations on your wedding day today! Best wishes.

[avrora9002 21]

Thanks guys, this clears things up