Getting married this wedding season? Be prepared from a tax standpoint and know what paperwork you will need to complete within ten days of your nuptials. Learn this and more at the IRS website where they have all kinds of tax information and a great FAQ for just about any question. Still have more tax questions? Contact Debra Newby Watkins, CPA, 512 900-8952.
Tax checklist for newlyweds
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Financial Challenges of Unmarried Couples
Unmarried and living together? Erik Carter for Forbes walks through the various financial realities of residing with a partner vs. a spouse. From basic money management to estate planning, employee benefits, and tax implications for unmarried couples living in the same home. He compares the monetary pros and cons of domestic partnership and marriage. Unmarried And Living Together? Be Aware Of These Financial Challenges.
Honesty in Spending
Have you ever been guilty of making a purchase and not telling your partner? What about buying something and then altering the actual cost when forced to admit your indiscretion?
Many couples fall prey to these kinds of buying practices says Jancee Dunn for the New York Times in her article, Your Cheatin’ Wallet. Read more to see how important it is to move towards total financial transparency with your partner and what pitfalls may arise if you don’t.
