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Answers to FAQs for Individuals of the Same Sex Who Are Married Under State Law

December 2, 2016 Shamsey Oloko Leave a comment Itemized Deductions, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Standard Deductions

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions relating to the tax consequences for individuals participating in a same-sex marriage.

*When are individuals of the same sex lawfully married for federal tax purposes?

For federal tax purposes, state or foreign law determines whether individuals are married.

*Can same-sex spouses file federal tax returns using a married filing jointly or married filing separately status? Yes.

For tax year 2013 and going forward, same-sex spouses generally must file using a married filing separately or jointly filing status.

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Who Claims The Kids On Their Taxes, And Other Ways Divorce May Affect Your Taxes

March 22, 2016 Shamsey Oloko Leave a comment Capital Gains, Child and Dependent Care Credit, Child and Dependent Care Creidt, Child Support, Child Tax Credit, Deductions, Education 529 Plans, Education Tax Credit, Filing Status, Income Tax, Representation, Tax Credit

Divorcing couples often wonder who claims the children on their taxes, and in what other ways divorce will affect their taxes. Questions may include which filing status to use after the divorce, and how payments for spousal maintenance and child support to an ex-spouse are treated for tax purposes. Also, inquiries about what happens to assets like the family residence are obviously frequently common.

Filing Status

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