Legal Question in Tax Law in Tennessee

Tax return

I got married last September but I didn't change my maiden's name so I don't carry my husband's last name. Do I have to change my name to be able to file our tax return as a married couple?

Thanks for your help


Asked on 2/04/02, 4:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Graves Coolidge & Graves PLLC

Re: Tax return

No. Returns should be filed under your legal names. Many years ago, there was at least anecdotal evidence that different names in a joint return would attract audit scrutiny, but this is no longer the case. Not that there was ever anything improper as long as both people filed under their legal names....

Best wishes,

LDWG

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Answered on 2/05/02, 9:21 am


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