Bonnie and Ernie file a joint return. Bonnie works and receives income during the year but Ernie does not. If the couple files a joint tax return, Ernie is responsible for paying any taxes due if Bonnie is unable to pay the taxes.

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22 January, 21:32

Bonnie and Ernie file a joint return. Bonnie works and receives income during the year but Ernie does not. If the couple files a joint tax return, Ernie is responsible for paying any taxes due if Bonnie is unable to pay the taxes.

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Colton Christensen · Answer 1

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One is liable to pay comparatively lesser tax if filed jointly with the spouse. Filing jointly is advantageous. IRS does not force married couples to file joint returns. They have the option to file separately but filing jointly provides ta relief.

If couples decide to file jointly, spouse is responsible to pay taxes or any resultant penalties, if the other half is unable to do so. In this case, Ernie is liable to pay taxes if Bonnie to unable to pay even though she does not have any eared income but they chose to file returns jointly.