How do my boyfriend and I file taxes under common law?

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January 31, 2023
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We have been together for 8 years and share a mortgage for the past 5 years.

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xmasbaby0

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What state are you in? There are only a few states that recognize common law marriage.

STATES THAT RECOGNIZE COMMON LAW MARRIAGE

CO, DC, CO, IA, KS, MT, OK. RI, SC, TX, UT

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xmasbaby0

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How to start a new joint return

When you enter your own information in My Info, you have to answer the question "Were you married?" If you click the button for Married, then a drop down will appear that asks, "Do you want to file this return together with your spouse?" Then you choose yes to file a joint return. You would then enter your spouse's information into Personal Info. Whenever you are entering income information there should then be a spot for you and for your spouse's income information.

When you prepare a joint return you include all the information for both spouses on the SAME tax return. Include all of your personal information, all of your income from every source, all dependents (if any), all credits and deductions for both of you. You get ONE refund with both names on it.