Q: What are my rights to get half the tax money recieved by my husband? We lived together all year and have 4 kids he claim
He was the only income last year, we lived together all year and are legally married. He filed the taxes while in prison & is refusing to give me any info or money. What are my rights as his wife to get my half of the money? Why doesnt he have to file married filing jointly? Is it legal for him to cut me out of the paperwork and the money altogether?
A:
This very unfair situation is only one of many that go along with being married.
There is no law or rule requiring your spouse to file jointly; and even if you and your spouse did file jointly, there is no law or rule requiring him (or you) to split any refund.
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