AboutGerard L. Samoleski, CPA* Expertise Individual Income Tax, Business Income Tax, Partnership Income Tax, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Tax Planning, Business Valuation, Divorce Tax. I can't answer legal questions as I am not an attorney.
Experience 10 years of Federal and State tax preparation for high-net worth individuals, including a major international accounting firm.
Organizations AICPA, FICPA, NACVA
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting Major)- University of Miami (FL);Master of Science of Taxation, University of Miami (FL)
Awards and Honors Certified Public Accountant*, Certified Valuation Analyst, Accredited in Business Valuations. *Regulated by State of Florida
Question My husband & I was married in June of 07. He has a son that he will be claiming on his taxes for 08. Can we file jointly since he's claiming his son?
Answer Jody:
You and your husband are eligible to file jointly or married filing seperately. His son's depedency deduction can go on the joint return or on his seperate return, if you choose to do so.
For the most part, it almost always make sense to file jointly.
