On a joint tax return (for a married couple filing jointly), it does not matter tax- wise which spouse appears as the Primary taxpayer. The order does not affect your tax credits or tax calculations. But it is advisable to keep the order consistent year-to-year to avoid processing delays.
Both spouses are equally responsible for the accuracy of the return and the taxes due.
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