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Social security back pay

If my husband and I filed jointly in 2017 and I received back pay in 2018 for 2017 do I have to file jointly again in 2018 or can I file separately for each of us? 

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Social security back pay

You can choose to file separately, but it probably won't help reduce your tax liability.

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