Taxes
Mar 9th 2004, 11:09 am
#31
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Re: Taxes
jeffreyhy wrote:
> masri,
>
> Why is it not feasible to have your wife file a joint return?
> She has no hands? How did she sign her G-325A?
>
> Of course you can file
> married-separate. Your contribution to controlling the deficit.
And if he has a big mortgage, he should make sure he doesn't itemize
Give me back the good old days of deducting sales taxes......
(back then I didn't make enough, though)
> masri,
>
> Why is it not feasible to have your wife file a joint return?
> She has no hands? How did she sign her G-325A?
>
> Of course you can file
> married-separate. Your contribution to controlling the deficit.
And if he has a big mortgage, he should make sure he doesn't itemize
Give me back the good old days of deducting sales taxes......
(back then I didn't make enough, though)
Mar 9th 2004, 11:23 am
#32
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Re: Taxes
A spouse is NEVER a dependent! I am a tax preparer and this is a fact, not an opinion. You can file jointly, but both of you have to sign the return. If you file as married, but do a separate return, you can still claim the exemption of the other spouse, on condition they had no income, then only the tax payer's signature is required. However, you can only claim your own standard deduction. The name of the spouse not filing is also entered on the form, together with their SSN or ITIN.
Melany
Melany
Originally posted by kud
You can file joined and name her as a dependent. I called the IRS a while ago. Most Tax preparers don't know this and will argue otherwise.
start your research here:
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/...=96734,00.html
You can file joined and name her as a dependent. I called the IRS a while ago. Most Tax preparers don't know this and will argue otherwise.
start your research here:
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/...=96734,00.html
Mar 9th 2004, 12:41 pm
#33
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Location: VA - Egypt
Posts: 114
Re: Taxes
Mtravelkay,
This was going to be my next question.
I filed electronically last year, and wasn't required to sign for the Federal taxes.
I don't remember if a signature was required for state (VA) filed electronically. Anyway I can find out?
This was going to be my next question.
I filed electronically last year, and wasn't required to sign for the Federal taxes.
I don't remember if a signature was required for state (VA) filed electronically. Anyway I can find out?
Originally posted by Mtravelkay
masri wrote:
> Since it's not feasbile to have her sign the return, can I file married,
> separate? And in that case, she does not have to file because she has no
> income.
Why is it not feasible?
If you file electronically, she doesn't sign when you submit it.
(except for our state return which was signed by using the code on cards
received in the mail)
masri wrote:
> Since it's not feasbile to have her sign the return, can I file married,
> separate? And in that case, she does not have to file because she has no
> income.
Why is it not feasible?
If you file electronically, she doesn't sign when you submit it.
(except for our state return which was signed by using the code on cards
received in the mail)
Mar 9th 2004, 12:47 pm
#34
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Joined: Aug 2003
Location: VA - Egypt
Posts: 114
Re: Taxes
Jeff,
If you must know, it is not feasible because she is 5800 miles away. Therefore, cost of mailing documents + time + cost of returning documents + time....You do the math.
In the future, please do not respond to a thread if you don't have anything constructive or helpful to add.
Thank you.
If you must know, it is not feasible because she is 5800 miles away. Therefore, cost of mailing documents + time + cost of returning documents + time....You do the math.
In the future, please do not respond to a thread if you don't have anything constructive or helpful to add.
Thank you.
Originally posted by jeffreyhy
masri,
Why is it not feasible to have your wife file a joint return? She has no hands? How did she sign her G-325A?
Of course you can file married-separate. Your contribution to controlling the deficit.
Regards, JEff
masri,
Why is it not feasible to have your wife file a joint return? She has no hands? How did she sign her G-325A?
Of course you can file married-separate. Your contribution to controlling the deficit.
Regards, JEff
Mar 9th 2004, 3:55 pm
#35
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Posts: 14,049
Re: Taxes
masri,
My wife is 10,500 miles away - exactly 12 time zones. We will file a joint return. It is very feasible. Something is wrong with your math.
Regards, JEff
My wife is 10,500 miles away - exactly 12 time zones. We will file a joint return. It is very feasible. Something is wrong with your math.
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by masri
Jeff,
If you must know, it is not feasible because she is 5800 miles away. Therefore, cost of mailing documents + time + cost of returning documents + time....You do the math.
In the future, please do not respond to a thread if you don't have anything constructive or helpful to add.
Thank you.
Jeff,
If you must know, it is not feasible because she is 5800 miles away. Therefore, cost of mailing documents + time + cost of returning documents + time....You do the math.
In the future, please do not respond to a thread if you don't have anything constructive or helpful to add.
Thank you.
Mar 9th 2004, 5:13 pm
#36
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Re: Taxes
masri wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> If you must know, it is not feasible because she is 5800 miles
> away. Therefore, cost of mailing documents + time + cost of returning
> documents + time....You do the math.
>
> In the future, please do not
> respond to a thread if you don't have anything constructive or helpful
> to add.
We could do the math, but we don't have the numbers.
Have you checked to see if you can save money and how much?
What amount of time? You can easily get an extension until August.
Mail isn't that slow. To save time, she could download the form, sign
it, and mail it to you.
Even if you send her the form, it can be done quickly.
You could email or fax her the formm
Say the extra exemption alone saves you $500 and you have to spend
$100-200 on DHL charges if rushing it both ways. Note, the savings could
be higher (or lower).
That's ok, it's your money to not save.
> Jeff,
>
> If you must know, it is not feasible because she is 5800 miles
> away. Therefore, cost of mailing documents + time + cost of returning
> documents + time....You do the math.
>
> In the future, please do not
> respond to a thread if you don't have anything constructive or helpful
> to add.
We could do the math, but we don't have the numbers.
Have you checked to see if you can save money and how much?
What amount of time? You can easily get an extension until August.
Mail isn't that slow. To save time, she could download the form, sign
it, and mail it to you.
Even if you send her the form, it can be done quickly.
You could email or fax her the formm
Say the extra exemption alone saves you $500 and you have to spend
$100-200 on DHL charges if rushing it both ways. Note, the savings could
be higher (or lower).
That's ok, it's your money to not save.
Mar 10th 2004, 2:07 am
#37
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Joined: Aug 2003
Location: VA - Egypt
Posts: 114
Re: Taxes
It's a bit more complicated than that. The consulate is awaiting these tax returns so they can issue her the visa. And for various other reasons that I will not get into, this has to be done before April.
Thanks for your help anyways Mtravelkay.
Cheers.
Thanks for your help anyways Mtravelkay.
Cheers.
Originally posted by Mtravelkay
masri wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> If you must know, it is not feasible because she is 5800 miles
> away. Therefore, cost of mailing documents + time + cost of returning
> documents + time....You do the math.
>
> In the future, please do not
> respond to a thread if you don't have anything constructive or helpful
> to add.
We could do the math, but we don't have the numbers.
Have you checked to see if you can save money and how much?
What amount of time? You can easily get an extension until August.
Mail isn't that slow. To save time, she could download the form, sign
it, and mail it to you.
Even if you send her the form, it can be done quickly.
You could email or fax her the formm
Say the extra exemption alone saves you $500 and you have to spend
$100-200 on DHL charges if rushing it both ways. Note, the savings could
be higher (or lower).
That's ok, it's your money to not save.
masri wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> If you must know, it is not feasible because she is 5800 miles
> away. Therefore, cost of mailing documents + time + cost of returning
> documents + time....You do the math.
>
> In the future, please do not
> respond to a thread if you don't have anything constructive or helpful
> to add.
We could do the math, but we don't have the numbers.
Have you checked to see if you can save money and how much?
What amount of time? You can easily get an extension until August.
Mail isn't that slow. To save time, she could download the form, sign
it, and mail it to you.
Even if you send her the form, it can be done quickly.
You could email or fax her the formm
Say the extra exemption alone saves you $500 and you have to spend
$100-200 on DHL charges if rushing it both ways. Note, the savings could
be higher (or lower).
That's ok, it's your money to not save.
Mar 10th 2004, 2:23 am
#38
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Joined: Feb 2004
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 142
Re: Taxes
masri,
in response to your earlier question, i live in va and there is an electronic signature for electronically filing your taxes. you receive a paper after the taxes are accepted to keep so that if you need to show a signature page, you use it (as in an audit or for any other purpose that a signature is needed).
debbie
in response to your earlier question, i live in va and there is an electronic signature for electronically filing your taxes. you receive a paper after the taxes are accepted to keep so that if you need to show a signature page, you use it (as in an audit or for any other purpose that a signature is needed).
debbie
Mar 10th 2004, 4:05 am
#39
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Re: Taxes
masri wrote:
> It's a bit more complicated than that. The consulate is awaiting these
> tax returns so they can issue her the visa. And for various other
> reasons that I will not get into, this has to be done before April.
>
What happens if you file electronically?
Neither one of us signed the form this year.
The first time we did it electronically, we had to submit a paper form
indicating we had filed electronically, but that was not needed to get
the return processed.
To be candid, I would call her and ask if could sign her name to the
paper form, then sign it.
> It's a bit more complicated than that. The consulate is awaiting these
> tax returns so they can issue her the visa. And for various other
> reasons that I will not get into, this has to be done before April.
>
What happens if you file electronically?
Neither one of us signed the form this year.
The first time we did it electronically, we had to submit a paper form
indicating we had filed electronically, but that was not needed to get
the return processed.
To be candid, I would call her and ask if could sign her name to the
paper form, then sign it.
Mar 10th 2004, 9:15 am
#40
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Re: Taxes
masri wrote:
> It's a bit more complicated than that. The consulate is awaiting these
> tax returns so they can issue her the visa. And for various other
> reasons that I will not get into, this has to be done before April.
You are sending them to her, so she can give them to the consulate,
correct? Why not send her the return? Then she signs it, copies it, and
send the original to IRS and presents a copy at the interview?
Sorry... it didn't seem like a difficult problem, but I surrender......
> It's a bit more complicated than that. The consulate is awaiting these
> tax returns so they can issue her the visa. And for various other
> reasons that I will not get into, this has to be done before April.
You are sending them to her, so she can give them to the consulate,
correct? Why not send her the return? Then she signs it, copies it, and
send the original to IRS and presents a copy at the interview?
Sorry... it didn't seem like a difficult problem, but I surrender......
Mar 11th 2004, 11:24 pm
#41
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Re: Taxes
Originally posted by MelanyDecker
A spouse is NEVER a dependent! I am a tax preparer and this is a fact, not an opinion. You can file jointly, but both of you have to sign the return. If you file as married, but do a separate return, you can still claim the exemption of the other spouse, on condition they had no income, then only the tax payer's signature is required. However, you can only claim your own standard deduction. The name of the spouse not filing is also entered on the form, together with their SSN or ITIN.
Melany
A spouse is NEVER a dependent! I am a tax preparer and this is a fact, not an opinion. You can file jointly, but both of you have to sign the return. If you file as married, but do a separate return, you can still claim the exemption of the other spouse, on condition they had no income, then only the tax payer's signature is required. However, you can only claim your own standard deduction. The name of the spouse not filing is also entered on the form, together with their SSN or ITIN.
Melany
Leaving for my accountant now. Will post after if it is worth it
