In general it means less tax liability when couples file jointly but in some situations there are exceptions, especially if there are unusual years. An Adoption Credit might be something that would make a difference. However, the credit usually isn't available if you are Married Filing Separately and have lived together the entire year.
Adoption Credit Married Persons Not Filing Jointly
You may be able to take the credit or exclusion if all of the
following apply:
• Your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is less than
$263,410 or you have a carryforward of an adoption credit from
2021.
• You report the required information about the eligible
child
• You lived apart from your spouse during the last 6 months of
2022.
• The eligible child lived in your home more than half of 2022.
• You provided over half the cost of keeping up your home.
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