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HI I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD FILE MARRIED MY HUSBAND IS IN PRISON AND HE OWES STUDENT LOANS WILL I STILL GET MY REFUND BACK

 
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TomD8
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HI I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD FILE MARRIED MY HUSBAND IS IN PRISON AND HE OWES STUDENT LOANS WILL I STILL GET MY REFUND BACK

You can still file a joint return, even if your husband had no earnings.  To protect your refund, you file an Injured Spouse form.  Here's how:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1910698-how-do-i-file-form-8379-injured-spouse-allocation

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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TomD8
Level 15

HI I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD FILE MARRIED MY HUSBAND IS IN PRISON AND HE OWES STUDENT LOANS WILL I STILL GET MY REFUND BACK

You can still file a joint return, even if your husband had no earnings.  To protect your refund, you file an Injured Spouse form.  Here's how:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1910698-how-do-i-file-form-8379-injured-spouse-allocation

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.
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