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- From: rw@donner.Rational.COM (Bob Weissman)
- Newsgroups: misc.consumers
- Subject: Re: How do I know if it's beneficial to file jointly?
- Keywords: joint, filing, separate, tax
- Message-ID: <rw.712284905@donner>
- Date: 28 Jul 92 00:55:05 GMT
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- Since the previous poster's address suggested California residence, I
- thought I'd take this opportunity to point out the following:
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- If you are married and live in a community property state, the IRS
- regards all income as joint. They will disallow any savings you may
- realize by filing separately.
-
- Sigh.
-
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