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What can I do if my husband refuses to file a tax returnWhat can I do if my husband refuses to file a tax return?
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My husband and I are getting a divorce, we have been married for two years.. I know that he has not file taxes in the last seven to eight year. I do not want to be responsible for his taxes. His name is [name removed]. He works for the [employer removed] school district. He has been there about 6 to seven year. He lives on [address removed]. Someone told me that if he does not pay his taxes I will have to pay them. Will I have to take the responsibility for his taxes? Attorney answers (2)
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Answered over 3 years ago.
Criminal Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA.
File your own return as married filing separately, then report only any income you have. It's better to do this even if you don't work since not filing is a federal crime. If your husband won't you should.
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Christopher Michael Larson, licensed in Washington
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TX is one of the community property states. Under IRS rules, a spouse filing separately may have to report half of the community incomes in the spouse's return. That is, even if you stay home and do not work outside the home, you may have to report half of your spouse's wages in your separate return.
You can review Publications 17 and 555 for more details. The publications are available for free at www.irs.gov . 1 person marked this answer as good
Christopher Michael Larson, licensed in Washington
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