Can my wife and file separate income tax resturns we are married and live together

Yes, you may filed as "Married Filing Separately." I suggest you both use the same tax preparer and have a calculation of the taxes prepared...

Would it be to my advantage, for tax purposes, to file for divorce before or after the new year?

Unfortunately, the date of FILING is not the issue. The actual date of the DIVORCE is the issue. If you are still married as of December 31, 2012,...

W-4 Form for IRS

You should complete the W-4 with the status of "Married" rather than "single". Please note, getting married may actually cost you more in taxes...

When donating a timeshare to charity is the assessed value of the time share,maint. fee & legal expenses deductible?

Sorry, you can only deduct the Fair Market Value of the gift. If your basis is higher than the market value, you should review this with you tax...

Late filling for 2011 income taxes IRS, want to apply now

You wife could file a 1040 (or 1040A or 1040EZ). If you were married prior to December 31, 2011, and you filed a return, you can amend your return...

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Should I have filed my income tax return

All adults should file a tax return every year. Unemployment is taxable income as well is the money that your friend earned. So it is possible that...

A legal marriage in another jurisdiction typically is considered valid in the US. Most states do not require the filing of any paperwork. I suggest...

What is the best way to file for taxes?

You and your wife should file jointly. Once you are married, and living together, you cannot file as head of household. Your choices either to file...

Quit working in 2008. That was the last time I had a paycheck. Have not filed taxes since. I am married and live off of husband

Absolutely! You should file and income tax return every year. Even if you don't have income, filing the tax return starts the statute of...

I haven't filed taxes since 2008. I would like to get it resolved. I know I made a mistake and there will be fines.

First, you should gather your information. Hopefully, you kept the W-2s and 1099's. If you are self-employed, the process is more complicated...