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Issue Number: Tax Tip 2022-188
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*Don?t let a tax mistake ruin newlywed bliss*
When people get married their tax situation often changes. A taxpayer?s marital status as of Dec. 31 determines their tax filing options for the entire year, but that?s not all newlyweds need to know.
*Here's a tax checklist for newly married couples:*
*Name and address changes*
* *Name* - When a name changes through marriage, it?s important to report that change to the Social Security Administration. The name on a person's tax return must match what is on file at the SSA. If it doesn't, it could delay any tax refund. To update information, taxpayers should file Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card. It is available on SSA. [ [link removed] ]gov [ [link removed] ], by phone at?800-772-1213? [ tel:800-772-1213 ]or at a local SSA office.
* *Address *-?If marriage means a change of address, the IRS and U.S. Postal Service need to know. To do that, people should complete and send the IRS?Form 8822, Change of Address [ [link removed] ]. Taxpayers should also notify the postal service to forward their mail by going online at USPS. [ [link removed] ]com [ [link removed] ]?or visiting their local post office.
*Withholding*
* After getting married, couples should consider changing their withholding. Newly married couples must give their employers a new?Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Allowance [ [link removed] ]?within 10 days. If both spouses work, they may move into a higher tax bracket or be affected by the?additional Medicare tax [ [link removed] ]. They can use the?Tax Withholding Estimator [ [link removed] ]?on IRS.gov to help complete a new Form W-4. Taxpayers should review?Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax,? [ [link removed] ]for more information.
*Filing status*
* Married people can choose to file their federal income taxes jointly or separately each year. While filing jointly is usually more beneficial, it's best to figure the tax both ways to find out which makes the most sense. Taxpayers should remember, if a couple is married as of December 31, the law says they're married for the whole year for tax purposes.
*Scams*
* All taxpayers should be aware of and avoid?tax scams [ [link removed] ]. The IRS will never initiate contact using email, phone calls, social media or text messages. First contact generally comes in the mail. Those wondering if they owe money to the IRS can?view their tax account [ [link removed] ]?information on IRS.gov to find out.
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*Topic 157, Change Your Address ? How to Notify the IRS [ [link removed] ]
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