DMarkM1
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Generally, you get the most tax benefit if your filing status is "Married Filing Jointly".  "Head of household" is for "unmarried" taxpayers with dependents. 

 

The other option you have is "Married Filing Separately".  However, that filing status eliminates several tax breaks available to those who file jointly. 

 

Here is a link with more discussion on your married filing options and check this link for more information on filing jointly vs separately.

 

  

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