Basically, as ATO assistant commissioner Tim Loh says: “In tax terms, a spouse isn’t just a hubby or a wife. It also includes [a partner] you live with.” It doesn’t matter if you don’t share your finances. If you’re in a relationship and you’re living under the same roof, you gotta declare it.
Can your spouse file your taxes?
If you are married, you and your spouse can agree to file a joint tax return. You can file a joint tax return with your spouse even if one of you had no income. You can use the Married Filing Jointly filing status if BOTH of the following statements are true: You were married on the last day of the tax year.
When do you have to file tax return for 2019?
For 2019 tax returns, you’re required to file as follows based on your filing status: IF your filing status is… AND at the end of 2019 you were… THEN file a return if your gross income was at least… Gross income includes all income.
Do you have to file a joint tax return if your spouse dies?
If your spouse died in 2019 and you didn’t remarry in 2019, or if your spouse died in 2020 before filing a return for 2019, you can file a joint return. A joint return should show your spouse’s 2019 income before death and your income for all of 2019.
Who is the surviving spouse on a tax return?
Enter “Filing as surviving spouse” in the area where you sign the return. If someone else is the personal representative, he or she also must sign. The surviving spouse or personal representative should promptly notify all payers of income, including financial institutions, of the taxpayer’s death.
What is the income tax threshold for 2019?
The tax threshold amount for the 2019 year of assessment is: R78 150 for individuals younger than 65 R121 000 for individuals 65 or older, but younger than 75 R135 300 for individuals 75 or older
