Hello,
Holocaust reparations from the German government are not taxable by the federal government or New York State and does not get reported on the tax return.
Since you are filing married separate your income and deductions go on your tax return and your spouses goes on their return
Here is a link with the advantages and disadvantages of filing separately
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separ...
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
