What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MS
It is that dreadful time of year. It is the time income tax decision has to be made. Normally we file jointly because you get more of a refund (due to dependents). But, here is where the fun (not) comes into play. I work and spouse on SSD. This is just an example (not actual amount) of last three years. So let’s say we are getting $5000 back. Here is how the refund would normally be handled.
One year spouse and I did half and half – not good enough
Another year I did 3 for me and 2 for spouse – not good enough
Next year spouse wanted some bills paid off. Paid off $2000 worth of debt and put $3000 in emergency savings - not good enough. Thankfully we had that money (savings) because our vehicles kept getting us.
So I just don’t know what to do this year because either way spouse is not going to be happy. As soon as SSD statement came, it was hidden. Then got upset because the teen’s portion of SSD and statements came to me.
So I know a headache is too come. Therefore, I considered not filing at all (but hear there is a penalty) or to file married filing separate and just take my little $1000 and call it a day. However, our daughter plans to start a job this year. She will need a good, used ride.
So I was hoping someone/anyone could shed light on how we can handle this tax refund? Remove the headache and the fight. We are in MS. We are separated for three months now. I read on here that if we end up divorce the court will force half and half.
It is that dreadful time of year. It is the time income tax decision has to be made. Normally we file jointly because you get more of a refund (due to dependents). But, here is where the fun (not) comes into play. I work and spouse on SSD. This is just an example (not actual amount) of last three years. So let’s say we are getting $5000 back. Here is how the refund would normally be handled.
One year spouse and I did half and half – not good enough
Another year I did 3 for me and 2 for spouse – not good enough
Next year spouse wanted some bills paid off. Paid off $2000 worth of debt and put $3000 in emergency savings - not good enough. Thankfully we had that money (savings) because our vehicles kept getting us.
So I just don’t know what to do this year because either way spouse is not going to be happy. As soon as SSD statement came, it was hidden. Then got upset because the teen’s portion of SSD and statements came to me.
So I know a headache is too come. Therefore, I considered not filing at all (but hear there is a penalty) or to file married filing separate and just take my little $1000 and call it a day. However, our daughter plans to start a job this year. She will need a good, used ride.
So I was hoping someone/anyone could shed light on how we can handle this tax refund? Remove the headache and the fight. We are in MS. We are separated for three months now. I read on here that if we end up divorce the court will force half and half.
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