Hello. I got married May 10th of 2025, I have never lived with my husband we are trying to save up to buy a house. We do not rent together or anything we both live with family members. I live with my mom and pay for most of the household. I have 4 older children from a previous relationship they are not old enough to file their own taxes yet but I am wondering if I should be filing separately from my husband because I have 4 dependents and we have not lived together? I am just trying to figure out what I get the most deductions from. I am a student, I receive survivor benefits from my children's dad he passed away 3 years ago and I work my own full time job. This is for next years return, I am just looked ahead to see if anyone has any advice. Thank you!
