No. You need to include ALL income from ALL sources for both people on the return.
If you chose to file separate returns, you made more than the standard deduction for a Married person filing separately, so you would still need to file a return.
The 2024 Standard Deductions are as follows:
- Married Filing Joint (MFJ) $29,200
- Married Filing Separate (MFS) $14,600
- Head of Household (HOH) $21,900
- Single $14,600
Married Filing Joint versus Separate
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