Will filinf taxes together mess up my food stamps?

If me and my SO file our taxes together will that mess up my food stamp benefits? I have 3 kids 1 of them is not his but the other 2 are. TIA for your answers

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Do you live together because if you do you should already be claiming his income. I donā€™t turn in my taxes I turn in my pay check stubs and if adults are living with you they like to have their income especially since children in the home are his. They could call that fraud and deny you from ever applying again.

If you live together, his income should be listed on your benefits anyway. Not reporting all household income is fraudulent and you could face legal charges, affect future eligibilty and also be obligated to pay back benefits.

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Unmarried couples generally must file separately

File together? Married filing jointly will combine your incomes.

Why would you want to do thatā€¦
You better check on the legality of what your doing, the father of the other child may be claiming his child. Are you living togetherā€¦and on food stamps and assistanceā€¦:triangular_flag_on_post::triangular_flag_on_post::triangular_flag_on_post:

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I mean if you have legally gave yours and your s o income together then no. If you with hold his income from food stamps because you arenā€™t married they may possibly see it.

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Yes. Cuz then his income would then count against you.

Call the local department of social services and ask lol

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