@dark0108 - be very careful with the decision - there are "mindfields" and best to decide how to file in April, 2024 based on what really occured..and that includes what tax changes Congress may make between now and then as well as the existing rules for some of the tax credits you might be eligible for.
a lot of the tax credits (think EITC and Educational tax credits) are lost / reduced if you file MFS.
96% of married couples file joint....because the rules drive that behavior
