Mr. Perry is correct. You can amend returns as far back as you want but can only collect on refunds for the past for years at the state level (3...

Marriage Penalty

Your best bet here is to figure your taxes when you file "Married, filing separately" and then as "Married, viling jointly." By looking at each...

Only with your consent or a court order. Otherwise, it's your private information. Good luck.

Do I file joint income tax returns with my ex because my final decree says that I have to, or do I follow the IRS guidelines?

Federal law prevails over State law under the Supremacy clause of the US Constitution. In order to file married, you have to be married at the end...

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W-4

You can use the 2012 W-4 form and then if you wish, submit an updated form once it's released. Congrats on the Marriage!

Will the IRS take my tax refund if I owe retroactive child support in a Title IV-D case?

The IRS will have priority regarding any refunds before child support so your refund will go first to pay back taxes owed, then any remaining...

Does a new minister recently moved into USA liable to pay estimated taxes?

Generally, estimated taxes are only required when there is a pattern of prior tax liabilty but if you anticipate owing taxes and they're not...

Am I required to add the money I receive from my settlement to my taxes at the end of the year?

As my colleagues have noted, some settlement funds are taxable and some expenses qualify as deductions. If your taxes are prepared right, you'll...

Sounds like you've got a messy little situation (wish you the best with it). You probably still have the legal right to claime your children since...

As noted by my colleagues, the funds are not generally taxed (although the increase - meaning interest will be) unless there are specific...