Hi @julie_b,
We recommend you to run both scenarios (Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately) to see which one gives you bigger tax break or refund. As for any repayment plan programs, each will have it's own criteria. They may end up still wanting to tack on your income. As for Social Security benefits, are you both self-employed?
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