[patton]

False assumption - If the IRS can prove you live with someone, they will FORCE you to file as married.

That's because us married folks pay more tax.

Heard of the "Marriage Penalty?"

[There's millions of'em]

"False assumption - If the IRS can prove you live with someone, they will FORCE you to file as married."

How could they do this?

Can't married couples choose to file individually?