@Captanbruzerbean wrote:
Should I file married separately so the irs doesn't take child tax credit for my back taxes owed since they are mine before we got married and she makes the income because I can not work
Filing separately is the worst way to file when married. See this TurboTax support FAQ - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/married/help/is-it-better-for-a-married-couple-to-file-jointly-or-...
You can still file jointly and include with the return an Injured Spouse Allocation Form 8379 so your spouse's refund will not be seized - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-file-form-8379-injured-spouse-allocation/0...
