Re: IRS Filing status - civil union? domestic partner? Other?
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I didn't make the law, nor am I going to offer my opinion or interpretation of it here. It is what it is. www.cajtaxsolutions.com
Posted on: 2012/2/15 2:16
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Re: IRS Filing status - civil union? domestic partner? Other?
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My mistake... civil unions are for gay couples only in New Jersey. There's no such thing as a civil union in New Jersey for opposite sex couples. http://www.state.nj.us/health/vital/civilunion_apply.shtml So, if you are an opposite sex couple and not legally married, you still have to file as single at the state level as well. www.cajtaxsolutions.com
Posted on: 2012/2/14 19:59
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Re: IRS Filing status - civil union? domestic partner? Other?
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Yes, you are correct. I almost answered this as if you were part of a same-sex couple but then I caught it. You file as single on your federal return and as a "Married/CU Couple, filing joint" on your New Jersey return and compute your taxable income the two different ways. Don't quote me on this because everyone's situation is different but it seems there isn't much of huge advantage to filing as a civil union couple on a New Jersey return, (versus filing single) unless perhaps one of you is paying a very high rent or mortgage. All it does is add your two incomes together and give your two $1000 exemptions. If one of you had a business loss or capital losses on stock transactions, you can't deduct those on your New Jersey return anyway (whereas, on a federal return, they can be deducted against other income up to a certain amount but that won't matter because you can't file jointly on your federal return). PM me if you have more questions. www.cajtaxsolutions.com
Posted on: 2012/2/14 18:34
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Your second question is the easier one, so I'll answer that first. Federal tax law does NOT recognize civil unions at all. In the eyes of the IRS, you are both single, or head of household if either of you are a parent or guardian of a minor. For New Jersey tax law, you can be treated as married, and you choose to file as either "Married/CU Couple, filing joint" or "Married/CU Couple, filing separate" on the form. A jobless partner cannot be claimed as a dependent on another partner's tax return - they general have to be someone related to you to be your dependent (your child, nephew or niece, or elderly disabled parent etc.). Send a private message to me if you have any other questions. www.cajtaxsolutions.com
Posted on: 2012/2/14 2:21
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