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Deductions & credits
You can claim dependents when you file separately. There are just some credits you can not claim like the
EITC Earned Income Tax Credit
Child Care Credit
Educational Deductions and Credits
It is usually better to file Joint. Joint has the lowest tax rates and the highest Standard Deduction. And if you are in a Community Property state MFS gets tricky to figure out.
‎November 18, 2019
10:03 PM