Tax return married filled separated

[iubita_so 0]

Hi, we just did our taxes and we filled married but separated, because in this way we were getting more money. Are we going to have any problems because we didn't do it married and together? ( my name shows on his return, and the other way)

[Martyshk 137]

No.

[TimeTravel 78]

Hi, we just did our taxes and we filled married but separated, because in this way we were getting more money. Are we going to have any problems because we didn't do it married and together? ( my name shows on his return, and the other way)

No!

[X Factor 1,110]

No!

[iubita_so 0]

Thank you! We didn't realize that we suppose to do it married and together. But we will next year

[Martyshk 137]

Thank you! We didn't realize that we suppose to do it married and together. But we will next year

You are not supposed to do it any one way. You are supposed to file taxes whichever way your prefer/is more beneficial to you.

Whether you file "married filing separately" or "married filing jointly" - doesn't matter. As long as you file "married" - it's all good.

[Hopefully Sooner 2]

I will file mine married / separately since my wife's mom is claiming her as a dependent for 2012 but for 2013 it will be joint. I think I should be fine for the reason being.