Ask The Taxgirl: Getting Married When A Tax Liability Exists

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? Taxpayer asks: Hello, I have a question please: If a person owes the IRS back taxes and wants to marry, is the other person affected when it comes to filing taxes jointly? Thank You. taxgirl says: The short answer is no. Your personal federal income tax liability generally remains your own personal federal income ...

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