Joint taxes

[NArocks 13]

OK yes I know we do not apply to lift conditions for another year however here is the deal.

For 2007 we filed as if we were not married. My job paid me out of a differnt state for 2007. Also my husband has a HUGE ( yes HUGE ) tax debt to the IRS and as it was I would have been basically giving my Mony to the IRS as this debt was incurred before we were married or even knew each other. SO is this going to be a big red flag? We are doing and offer in compromise with the IRS now and will file this year together 2008.

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Edited May 19, 2008 by narocks

[frostysoftyeaton 6]

OK yes I know we do not apply to lift conditions for another year however here is the deal.

For 2007 we filed as if we were not married. My job paid me out of a differnt state for 2007. Also my husband has a HUGE ( yes HUGE ) tax debt to the IRS and as it was I would have been basically giving my Mony to the IRS as this debt was incurred before we were married or even knew each other. SO is this going to be a big red flag? We are doing and offer in compromise with the IRS now and will file this year together 2008.

file married filing seperate that should keep them from taking you returns

[payxibka 10,044]

OK yes I know we do not apply to lift conditions for another year however here is the deal.

For 2007 we filed as if we were not married. My job paid me out of a differnt state for 2007. Also my husband has a HUGE ( yes HUGE ) tax debt to the IRS and as it was I would have been basically giving my Mony to the IRS as this debt was incurred before we were married or even knew each other. SO is this going to be a big red flag? We are doing and offer in compromise with the IRS now and will file this year together 2008.

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This is one reason they allow married filing separate (MFS) as an option.

Edited May 19, 2008 by fwaguy

[NArocks 13]

However the accountant we used did us as not married. Can I go back an re file with a doffernt accountant?

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This is one reason they allow married filing separate (MFS) as an option.

[ninif 0]

Here is my opinion as an accountant on your question:

You can file an amendment to your filing. This most likely is not going to change any amoiunts on the return just the filing status.

If I was you, I'd go back to your accountant and confront him for filing it wrong. I am not sure how important this is to the USCIS, but it can definetely get you in trouble with IRS. But please do not panic! It is a fast and painless thing to do, especially if you go back to your accountant and have him fix his mistake.

On a different note: Does anyone know how important for USCIS is to file "married" rather than "married, filing separately"? My husband and I have been filing separately because it was making more economical sense. He's been also applying for school and we were afraid that my income being higher might jeopordize his financial aid. I did not state this when filing I 751, just skipped sending the tax returns. But now, after reading your forum extensively, I am starting to question my decission at the time.

Your opinion is important to me.

[NArocks 13]

On a different note: Does anyone know how important for USCIS is to file "married" rather than "married, filing separately"? My husband and I have been filing separately because it was making more economical sense. He's been also applying for school and we were afraid that my income being higher might jeopordize his financial aid. I did not state this when filing I 751, just skipped sending the tax returns. But now, after reading your forum extensively, I am starting to question my decission at the time.

Your opinion is important to me.

So you are saying when you applied to lift conditions you sent no tax info at all? Please let me know how this turns out for you.

Thanks