https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-recently-married/01/3103441#M1138952 <P>Hi,</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Here is a very good article showing the benefits of filing jointly versus separately:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM" target="_self">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM</A>&nbsp;</P> <P>A higher standard deduction is given to those filing jointly.</P> <P>You can claim your dependent on either or separate, or joint return.</P> <P>Here is an article regarding rules for claiming dependents:</P> <P><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODbx94" target="_self">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODbx94</A>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Thank you,</P> <P>John</P> <P>CPA</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:35:02 GMT Anonymous 2023-10-25T16:35:02Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/recently-married/01/3103371#M1138951 <P>I recently got married but my husband owes federal. Should we file separately. I also have a 16 yr old dependent?</P> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:37:47 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/recently-married/01/3103371#M1138951 Cworrell38 2026-02-24T07:37:47Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-recently-married/01/3103441#M1138952 <P>Hi,</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Here is a very good article showing the benefits of filing jointly versus separately:</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM" target="_self">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM</A>&nbsp;</P> <P>A higher standard deduction is given to those filing jointly.</P> <P>You can claim your dependent on either or separate, or joint return.</P> <P>Here is an article regarding rules for claiming dependents:</P> <P><A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODbx94" target="_self">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/rules-for-claiming-a-dependent-on-your-tax-return/L8LODbx94</A>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Thank you,</P> <P>John</P> <P>CPA</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:35:02 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-recently-married/01/3103441#M1138952 Anonymous 2023-10-25T16:35:02Z