Are you torn between filing jointly with your spouse or separately? This video should help you make that decision. If you find that your refund is being taken by the IRS because your spouse has back debts, this video also tells you how can get the refund that is coming to you as an "injured spouse." Here is a rundown of all the filing statuses: Resources: IRS Publication 17: "Your Federal Income Tax" IRS Form 8379: "Injured Spouse Allocation" IRS Publication 555: "Community Property": "Which States Recognize Common Law Marriage?" nolo.com The Tax Geek on Twitter: @taxgeekusa The Tax Geek on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/askatasgeek Intro and background music: "Bluesy Vibes" - Doug Maxwell - YouTube Audio Library DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to render tax advice for any specific situation. It you have questions about your specific situation,
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