DianeW777
Expert Alumni

Get your taxes done using TurboTax

It really depends on your state return. Some states make it more advantageous to file separately however you will need to test it. 

Both of the links above will provide some decision making ideas about testing and finally deciding the best filing status for you. TurboTax give the details about how to know for sure by creating different returns.

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