https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-status/01/2905#M2054 In the case of a newly married couple, if one party has tax liens prior to the marriage, how should they file? Either "married filing jointly" or "married filing separately?" Sun, 15 Apr 2018 23:42:20 GMT jimmyseed 2018-04-15T23:42:20Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-status/01/2905#M2054 In the case of a newly married couple, if one party has tax liens prior to the marriage, how should they file? Either "married filing jointly" or "married filing separately?" Sun, 15 Apr 2018 23:42:20 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/filing-status/01/2905#M2054 jimmyseed 2018-04-15T23:42:20Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-filing-status/01/3162#M2055 <P>If one of your wish to have your share of any tax refund protected from the offsets of the other, you can file a injured spouse form. Married filing separate is an option but comes with many disadvantages.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1910698-how-do-i-file-form-8379-injured-spouse-allocation" target="_self"> How do I file Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation?</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1894449-is-it-better-for-a-married-couple-to-file-jointly-or-separately" target="_self">Is it better for a married couple to file jointly or separately?</A></P> Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:03:08 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-filing-status/01/3162#M2055 PaulaM 2018-04-16T21:03:08Z