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Filling jointly or separately?

Milano06 — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:12:12 GMT

I am married on ss and penzion total $60,000/year. No other income. My wife has ss $11,000/year only. I am on medicare and she has an individual health care insurance. If we fill jointly she doesn't qualify for health insurance subsidies, and has to pay $900/month premium because our joint income is $71,000. If we fill separately is she qualified for the health care subsidy? Because her income is $11,000/year. Is it allowed to fill our taxes separately instead jointly?

Thank you.

Re: Filling jointly or separately?

DoninGA — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:27:50 GMT

When applying for health care coverage you must report the income of all members of the household if applying for health care coverage through the Marketplace. So your spouse is going to loss that subsidy regardless of how you file your tax return.

For tax purposes only it is almost always far better to file as Married Filing Jointly when you are married.

Re: Filling jointly or separately?

Milano06 — Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:11:01 GMT

Thank you. I thought that it is the case.

Re: Filling separate

Horsemanjs — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:20:22 GMT

My name is Jerry Shaw and I filing separate on my tax. Do I have put her on my tax form. She has not changed her last name and tax keeps being rejected. Also I have no Tennessee taxes due but you keep telling me I do.

. Can you help me and so I can finish my taxes. Thanks.

Re: Filling separate

CatinaT1 — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:17:25 GMT

If you are Married Filing Separate you must include your wife's name and social security number to e-file. If you don't have this, you will need to print and mail your return.

Why do you think you have no Tennessee taxes due? Not sure what your question is here.

Re: Filling separate

Horsemanjs — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:56:38 GMT

Thanks

Re: Filling separate

Horsemanjs — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:04:45 GMT

Can you help me fill out my taxes. I sure hope you can. Thanks.