There are two issues.
- Should you file jointly?
- I Agree with RichBrenOne that you should file jointly.
- In general, that will provide a better allocation of deductions.
- Should you prepare your estimated taxes jointly or separately.
- If you prepare them jointly it will give you a better indication of where your taxes will be overall, but not your individual obligations.
- If you do them separately it will give you a better indication of your individual tax status.
- Neither way is wrong. If you do them separately, I recommend your spouse prepare a W-4 to give to the employer.
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