Tax Tips & News: joint

Married Same Sex Couples Can File Joint Tax Returns

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In a landmark ruling announced by the Obama administration, married same-sex couples shall be treated as any other legally married couple–at least in the eyes the Internal Revenue Service for tax purposes.  This announcement follows and is consistent with the recent Supreme Court ruling which struck down the constitutionality of The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which only recognized “marriage” between that of a man and a woman.

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Who Pays Tax On Joint Bank Accounts?

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This question seems simple but is important. After all, if you’re a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you must report your worldwide income to the IRS even if you’re paying tax on it somewhere else. See Expats Lobby For Tax on Residence, Not Worldwide Income. Moreover, you must file an FBAR every year disclosing your bank accounts if their aggregate value exceeds $10,000 at any time during the year…The penalties for either failure are big, potentially even...

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