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Monday, June 5, 2017

Wedding Season and Taxes



Wedding Season and Taxes
We are approaching wedding season, and a wedding means changes in your tax situation.  So after the honeymoon, you should take some time to think about what your recent wedding means for your taxes.

Filing Status
Whether you are planning a spring, summer, fall or winter wedding, if you are married on December 31, the IRS considers you married for the whole year!  That limits your filing choices to either married filing jointly or married filing separately.  Married couples who file separately lose out on many tax breaks.  Most of our clients have a lower tax bill if they file jointly.

Changing your Name?
If you plan to change your name after marriage, make sure Social Security knows about it!  Avoid problems when you file your tax return with your new name.  Complete and file Form SS-5 – Application for a Social Security Card with your new name.  Get the form from your local Social Security Office or go to https://www.ssa.gov to download it online. 

Withholding Tax and Your Paycheck
Your new Filing Status means different withholding rates.  Consider contacting your CPA and asking for a tax projection.  Be ready to provide copies of your latest pay stub, as well as your new spouse’s paystub.  You may also need to provide copies of prior year tax returns if your current CPA did not prepare that return.  Let your CPA know if you bought a house, had a child or anything else that may impact your taxes.  Your CPA can estimate the changes in your tax bill and help you adjust the taxes withheld from your paychecks.  This can help avoid a huge unexpected tax bill in April!

Health Insurance
Weddings mean reevaluating your health insurance coverage.  Getting married is a life event that may afford you the opportunity to make changes to your health coverage without having to wait for the open enrollment period.  If either of you have health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, you must log in to your account and Report Changes in Circumstances as soon as possible.   If both of you have plans through your employers, compare plan costs to see which will offer you the best coverage at the best price.

By: Honorine M. Campisi, CPA

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