Generally, it is better for a married couple to file jointly. Check out the article here for more info.
Also, when buying a new home you can generally deduct mortgage interest, property taxes, and property insurance (PMI). However, these deductions are only allowed if you are taking the itemized deduction instead of the standard deduction this year. Here are a couple of articles that go into greater detail.
I bought a house, what can I deduct?
What is Schedule A?
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