Originally posted by DoggiesAreTheBest
Cataholic, our accountant tried it both ways, and we owed less filing joint than separate. I too was told to have kids and I would get more money back. No thanks! I think I will continue to pay the IRS

I was the one who wrote about having to pay taxes while in school. I have had several investments in my name since I turned 18. This additional income caused me to have to pay while in college. I have never done my taxes. Don't have much time and worry about screwing them up. I do file my brothers's 1040EZ and state taxes every year.
Had to laugh at the "kids" comment, Souraya. This year, Scott and I were able to claim all three of ours. Too bad we can't claim the pets too! But, we are getting a whopping $35 refund! I can only imagine how much we would have owed without the kids!!!