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sbg927
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Will it make a difference if my name was first on the return when in the past my husbands name was first if he had the higher income?

 
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MinhT
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Will it make a difference if my name was first on the return when in the past my husbands name was first if he had the higher income?

The order of the spouses on a joint return has no impact whatsoever on your taxes.

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MinhT
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Will it make a difference if my name was first on the return when in the past my husbands name was first if he had the higher income?

The order of the spouses on a joint return has no impact whatsoever on your taxes.

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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