jno17
Returning Member

Need advice on if we should file seperate or jointly if Married in September

My spouse and I got married in September. We have not combined any finances and only have 1 bank account open together. We also didnt report our marriage status to our employers and are still listed as single. Does it make more sense to file separately this year or file jointly? Do we have to file jointly now that we are married? Is there any paperwork we have to submit to prove the marriage did happen?