CatinaT1
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Why are you not filing jointly? Do you live together? Who does your son live with?

 

It is almost always better to file jointly.  There are some special circumstances where it is better to file separately. 

 

Here is a great article explaining the advantages of filing jointly and the consequences of filing separately.  It also gives you some instances when it might be better to file separately. 

Filing Jointly vs Separately 

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