My husband and I file joint income tax. Can he claim the entire return?

More information would be needed to properly answer this question. With that being said, when a husband and wife file a tax return as Married Filing Joint, the IRS characterizes them to have joint and several liability. Which means you are both liable for the taxes you owe as a couple and as an individual. From your question it is unclear what you mean by whether he can "claim the entire return". More information would be needed.

This is a question of state law. According to IRS rules, one could infer that they are only entitled to the % that correspends with their income and expenses. However, for married individuals, state law ultimately controls property rights for tax refunds. Christopher Larson www.insightlawfirm.com www.insightlawfirm.wordpress.com