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make more married???

Discussion in 'Trucker Taxes and Truck Financing' started by zackery2011, Nov 11, 2014.

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  1. Nov 11, 2014 #1
    zackery2011

    zackery2011 Light Load Member

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    My fiance are planning on getting married next October. However, we have been wondering how much would we save this tax time by marrying now (elope) and have a big ceremony in October still. She has been my ride along all year, but I can't claim her as a dependent unless married because I don't have a "household". How much more money would I get on my taxes for the year being married vs single. I've only made 14k so far before taxes otr in the 7-8 months I have been with my company
     
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  3. Nov 11, 2014 #2
    tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    14,000 in 7 months....... I would marry her so I could get more welfare and food stamps.

    Who do you work for?
     
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  4. Nov 11, 2014 #3
    DrivingForceBehindYou

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    The op is doing ok for a newbie. There will be greener pastures after a full year
     
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  5. Nov 11, 2014 #4
    zackery2011

    zackery2011 Light Load Member

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    No we don't get government assistance. Struggle the right way. Lol. Con-Way truckload
     
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    tucker Thanks this.
  7. Nov 12, 2014 #5
    crzyjarmans

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    WOW! 14,000 in 7-8 month before taxes! Holy crap, I'm glad in not new at this, a marriage might not be a bad idea, for tax purposes, but don't do it for the money alone, if you both truly love each other, why wait?
     
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  8. Nov 12, 2014 #6
    379exhd

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    ^^he's rigot you know....
     
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  9. Nov 12, 2014 #7
    mark.zippy

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    Two things, first you have earned how much??? That is a sad state of affairs and they wonder why the industry is such a ####show. Second you get married for love, not for a tax break ###...
     
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  10. Nov 12, 2014 #8
    dca

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    hmm... so next year you'll gross at least $30.000.. plus... right?

    speak with a cpa..

    you'll make more if you two team .. double up
     
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  11. Nov 12, 2014 #9
    skateboardman

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    as long as youre married by dec 31st of this year you can file taxes as married when you do your taxes next april. so just wait til October. if ya elope and get married now, forget the jazz in October. save the money and have a party if ya stay married a year.

    no need to spend all that money in October , the cat already out of the bag. just being practical
     
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  12. Nov 12, 2014 #10
    MysticHZ

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    In all seriousness ... at your current level of income, after you deduct your per diem and take your personal deduction, you won't have enough income to warrant taxes. You'll probably get back everything you paid , less your SSN tax.

    Get married if your want to, but don't expect a big tax benefit from it.
     
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    double yellow and heyns57 Thank this.
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