@user17519030363 wrote:
Now that's social security disability has converted into regular social security, and he's still not required to file because he's social security is under $25,000 a year do I just go ahead and file a married joint return from here on out? Or do I file married filing separate?
Going forward only:
If you are married, you must file married filing jointly or married filing separately. There is no reason to file separately unless you suspect him of tax fraud, so I recommend joint filing. You must list all your combined income. His social security might be partly taxable depending on your other income, but if you file married filing separately, then he must file also file and his social security is fully taxable.
Your preparer is incorrect about his social security not being taxable. If he was single, and SS benefit was his only income, it would not be taxable. But if he is married and files a joint return, then you must list all your income and the social security might be taxable, depending on your other income. If he is married and files separately, his social security is fully taxable because that's how separate filing works.
I suggest you file jointly.
