Got married last year but want Husband wants me to continue to file as single HOH.

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Anonymous wrote:You cannot file as single HOH if you are legally married. This applies to all couples, including same-sex.

How would they know I am married? I did not change my name or address.

1) they could audit you

2) they have both your social security numbers and could find out if there is anything else you own jointly, which in itself would start at least a letter from the IRS

Oh the horror! All that happens from an audit is they find out if your taxes are accurate. If not, you pay a penalty and interest. The chances OP is audited is very low unless she has a high home office deduction and/or is a high earner.

Do you know what the penalty is? Do you know they have three years to do it? With the interest and the penalties - at least 50% on top of the tax owed. Sure - you just "happen" to pay some more money

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Anonymous wrote:Is this possible? I am reading that it is not possible. I would get a lot back if I did because I would be single, head of household and have children BUT it seems wrong. Please advise. Thanks!

That’s not how this works. That’s not how any of this works.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You cannot file as single HOH if you are legally married. This applies to all couples, including same-sex.

How would they know I am married? I did not change my name or address.

1) they could audit you

2) they have both your social security numbers and could find out if there is anything else you own jointly, which in itself would start at least a letter from the IRS

Oh the horror! All that happens from an audit is they find out if your taxes are accurate. If not, you pay a penalty and interest. The chances OP is audited is very low unless she has a high home office deduction and/or is a high earner.

Do you know what the penalty is? Do you know they have three years to do it? With the interest and the penalties - at least 50% on top of the tax owed. Sure - you just "happen" to pay some more money

Chances she gets caught are very very slim. I find it sad how the average American is concerned about a tax audit.