Me and my ex were togetherfor 8 years, of those 8 years we filled joint tax returns. We are seperating, do we need a divorce.

Whether or not to divorce is a question only you can answer. And from a tax standpoint, I'd recommend never letting tax considerations determine...

I paid Maryland tax for my car now NJ sate is asking to pay the sales tax

Sounds messy. You shouldn't have to pay sales tax in both states on the same purchse. Would recommend either siting down with a tax attorney or...

Does it make sense to file separate?

Your approach may be the best one but there are MANY dimensions to consider. Probably makes sense to sit down with a tax attorney and review before...

US Tax filing, spouse never traveled during the tax year

If you're married, you should file that way. You can elect either Married filing Joint, or Married filing separate and should consider both in...

Can my boyfriend claim my 7 year old daughter and I (38yrs) as dependants on his income tax?

No, unfortunately not. Dependents need to be related in some manner accepted by the law in order to qualify for income tax purposes. Sorry.

Married in March 2012 and need advice on how to file taxes.

If you're married before the end of the year you file either Married, filing Jointly or Married, filing separately. And Congratulations!

Need to file taxes. my husband collected social security and this is the first year. and i work part time.

Income, including Social Security, should be reported. The amount he received may not be taxable but should be reported. The under-the-table wages...

Yes.

Can one party file joint income tax without the others consent?

As my colleagues have stated, you both have to sign and consent to the joint return. If you're concerned about the refund, you might consider...

How would I file a tax return for someone in prison?

Simplest way would be to call the IRS and request a copy of his Wage & Income Transcript. This will contain all the information related to any...