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How to file taxes when living together but not married?

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Knockse   1

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Hey guys,

I'm trying to figure out the IRS form 1040 as it is the first time we're doing this. My wife (the USC) never filed before as she wasn't aware she had to file in both countries.

Now, when they ask for filing status, I'm already confused... :)

My wife and I live in Belgium under a status which is called here 'officially living together'. We weren't married, but been living together for 19 years with 2 kids.

I'm a European without a SSN. The kids are dependent on me.

When I look at the options I have, married filing jointly suits best our situation. Without the married part that is.

options are:

single

married filing jointly

married filing seperatly

head of household

In case of joint filing, do i also need to use the info field:

If a joint return, spouse’s first name and initial

and, would that create a problem for the SSN field?

What option should I pick?

Thx

Knockse

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Knockse   1

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Head of Household is your best bet.

Head of household, sounds fine, but it is me (the non USC) who claimed them on our Euro taxes. Would that make a difference?

And who is that qualifying person they're talking about?

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09/2011: Trying to get my wife's birth certificate (took 4 months, thx to USPS)

14/02/12: Marriage

21/02/12: I-130 package sent.

24/02/12: I-130 package arrived @ Chicago lockbox

29/02/12: NOA 1 by E-mail

29/02/12: Contacted US accountant for IRS filing.

07/03/12: NOA 2 by E-mail - Your I-130 was approved in 7 days from your NOA1 date

12/03/12: File arrived at NVC

29/03/12: Confirmation of e-mailed DS-3032

30/03/12: Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill by e-mail

04/04/12: I-864 & DS-230 fee bill paid.

05/04/12: NVC payment portal shows 'paid' status.

13/04/12: Sent out DS-230 & I-864 Package

16/04/12: DS-230 & I864 package received by NVC

21/04/12: Received Checklist for proof of of residency & foreign tax

25/04/12: Sent out reply on checklist

01/05/12: Telephone confirmation of a closed case!

11/05/12: Case complete e-mail and interview date

23/05/12: Medical

05/06/12: Interview!

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LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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Head of household, sounds fine, but it is me (the non USC) who claimed them on our Euro taxes. Would that make a difference?

And who is that qualifying person they're talking about?

You- non USC

Partner of children -USC

Children- USC

Partner Cannot claim married because you'll are not married

Partner can file single or head of household

Does the Partner have income?

If claiming the children then the children are the qualifting persons

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Laure&Colin   558

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I don't think you can file married if you're not married (or were not). Your wife will have to file single or head of household, and your income won't be taken into account.

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