File Taxes Single Or Married

Question: if Married, is it more convenient to file taxes as “single” or “married”?

I just got married and next year will be the first time I will file taxes. In case of a divorce in the future, is it better if now I file taxes still as single or it doesnt make a difference if I file as married?. If I know that a divorce will be easier to get in the future if I filed my taxes as single while I was married then maybe that is something I should do. Please, help me on this. I love my husband by I would like to know this for general information.
I knew I get a tax break, we both have FT Jobs, but in terms of making a divorce easier and faster, would it be better to start filling as single or married. Thank you.

Answer: If you do not have a full handle on your husbands financial situation, file as MFS. You are give 3 years to amend into a MFJ return if you decide later that you want to.

The MFJ wildcards are if your hubby forgets to tell you about all of his income, he fudges deductions or, oops, has back taxes, a student loan in default or a child he forgot to to tell you about.

The IRS intercepts refunds for back taxes, loans and child support. While there is an injured spouse form, it takes ages to process and many people are unhappy with the amount.

For missed income and flunked audits, the IRS can and will hold you liable for the debt on any MFJ return. The IRS is NOT bound by the divorce decree or even sincere promises that the ex-hubby will pay the money back. (The Innocent Spouse form is not a guaranteed solution to getting out of the debt.)

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