Tax
Apr. 1, 2015
California Lawyer Archives - Expert Advice: The Perils of Filing Jointly
Most married couple file a joint return, but it's not always the best strategy.
Robert W. Wood
Managing Partner
Wood LLP
333 Sacramento St
San Francisco , California 94111-3601
Phone: (415) 834-0113
Fax: (415) 789-4540
Email: wood@WoodLLP.com
Univ of Chicago Law School
Wood is a tax lawyer at Wood LLP, and often advises lawyers and litigants about tax issues.
For newlyweds as well as for those who've been happily married for decades, it pays to think carefully about your tax filing status. Approximately 95 percent of all married couples file jointly, but in certain cases that may be shortsighted.
Filing Options
The five basic filing choices for taxpayers are: single; married filing jointly; married filing separately; head of household; and qualifying widow(er) with dependent child.
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