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Marriage and Taxes: Key Changes After Saying ‘I Do’

Jun 1, 2025 | Individuals, Newsletter, Tax

It may not be as fun to plan as the wedding venue, invitations and attire, but marriage can result in changes affecting essential tax issues that need prompt attention following the wedding:

Name. If your name has changed, report it to the Social Security Administration (SSA) so that the name on your Social Security card matches the name on your tax return. To make this change, file Form SS-5, “Application for a Social Security Card,” available from www.ssa.gov.

Tax withholding. Both spouses must furnish their employer(s) with new Forms W-4, “Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate.” This is because combined incomes may move taxpayers into a different bracket. Search www.irs.gov for the IRS Withholding Calculator tool to help you complete the new Form W-4.

Filing status. Marital status is determined as of December 31 each year. Spouses can choose to file jointly or separately each year. Contact the office and ask to have your tax liability calculated both ways.

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