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But Helen, we're just one state over! PA/OH reciprocity
and all that stuff.

I recently heard (not verified) that Ohio files as many MFS
as all the other states put together. That's amazing if
true.

And while IRS processing centers such as Atlanta, Andover
and Philadelpia each handle individual returns (1040's) from
several states, IRS - Memphis handles just Ohio.

And they stop doing that after June.

Then Ohio 1040s go to Fresno!

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Art Kamlet ArtKamlet [at] AOL.com Columbus OH K2PZH

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<kiprpic[at]yahoo.com> wrote:

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See IRS Advice to Newlyweds

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/at-04-75.pdf

Barney Byrd

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kiprpic[at]yahoo.com writes:

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If you don't live in Ohio it will probably be to your
advantage to file jointly. Regardless of where you live,
the only way to be sure of the better filing status is to
run the numbers.

As for your withholding, do the worksheets on the W-4, which
you can get from your employer.

Phil Marti
Clarksburg, MD

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Your best bet (unless you live in Ohio - see Art, I hit it
this time) is probably married filing jointly. But run it
both ways to see.

As for your W-4, follow thru the worksheet and see what
works for you.

Helen, EA in PA
Director, NAEA; Immediate Past President, PSEA; Tax Expert, AOL
Enrolled Agents - THE Tax Professionals

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I just got married; my H is a full-time student and has a
few part-time jobs.

Should I change my withholding status? Right now it's at 1.

I don't know if it's better to file as married filing
jointly, or married filing separately. Any thoughts on
that? He will be in school full-time until June 2006, and
I'm pretty much the sole support of the family.

Thanks!

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