MinhT1
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You should file a joint return with your spouse, even if one spouse had no income. 

 

For a joint return for tax year 2024, the standard deduction is $29,200 while on a Single or Married Separately  return, the standard deduction is only $14,600.   By filing jointly, you will have a higher standard deduction.  This will help you to pay less taxes.

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