Generally, filing jointly will give you a bigger refund or less taxes due. You can compare your estimated taxes for filing jointly vs. separately with TaxCaster.
When you file separately, your tax rate is higher and you won't be able to claim:
If you file separately and live in Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, or Wisconsin, you have to deal with community property allocations and adjustments, which adds extra work and complexity to your taxes.
For more information check: Is it better for a married couple to file jointly or separately?
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