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June 5, 2019
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Should my husband and I file separately to avoid refund interuption?

  • June 5, 2019
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Best answer by SweetieJean

It would be better to file Married Joint, and have him complete an Injured Spouse form. You lose tax credits when filing Separately.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4108648-how-to-fill-out-injured-spouse-form

Consider filing for SSDI. 

6 replies

Alumni - Champ
June 5, 2019
What type of refund interruption? Do one of you owe back taxes, student loans, child support, etc?
Are you in a Community Property State?
lisa-yahlAuthor
Level 2
June 5, 2019
I owe student loans debt, I have progressive MS and unable to work. I applied for loan forgiveness but it hasn't went through yet. We truly need to get refund to pay medical bill
Alumni - Champ
June 5, 2019
Which state do you live in?
lisa-yahlAuthor
Level 2
June 5, 2019
I'm not in a community property state
lisa-yahlAuthor
Level 2
June 5, 2019
Ohio
Alumni - Champ
June 5, 2019

It would be better to file Married Joint, and have him complete an Injured Spouse form. You lose tax credits when filing Separately.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/4108648-how-to-fill-out-injured-spouse-form

Consider filing for SSDI.