https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/unmarried-filing-jointly/01/3289917#M1210202 <P>we live together and &nbsp;have a child can we file jointly&nbsp;</P> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:59:41 GMT AV48 2026-02-11T04:59:41Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/unmarried-filing-jointly/01/3289917#M1210202 <P>we live together and &nbsp;have a child can we file jointly&nbsp;</P> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:59:41 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/unmarried-filing-jointly/01/3289917#M1210202 AV48 2026-02-11T04:59:41Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-unmarried-filing-jointly/01/3289946#M1210219 <P>unless you live or have lived in a state that recognized your cohabitation as a common-law marriage you can not file jointly. Filing jointly when you are not legally married is a serious violation of the tax laws.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>if you don't file jointly, one of you can claim the child and thus file as head of household. the other must file as single.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:53:08 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-unmarried-filing-jointly/01/3289946#M1210219 Mike9241 2024-03-30T06:53:08Z