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If my spouse did not work 2023 and does not have a w2 and does not plan to file 2023 do i still need to file jointly

arz1005 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:36:16 GMT

Re: If my spouse did not work 2023 and does not have a w2 and does not plan to file 2023 do i still need to file jointly

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:05:40 GMT

You can file a joint return even if one spouse had little or no income.

When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $27,700 (+$1500 for each spouse 65 or older) You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit.

Re: If my spouse did not work 2023 and does not have a w2 and does not plan to file 2023 do i sti...

Vanessa A — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:09:27 GMT

No. You can file jointly or separately. However, if you only have your income, you will probably make out better if you file a joint return as the Standard Deduction for married filing separately is $13,850 or married couples filing jointly is $27,700. This means twice the amount of income in excluded from taxation. Plus, when you file separately, you are not eligible for as many credits as you are when you file a joint return.

Re: If my spouse did not work 2023 and does not have a w2 and does not plan to file 2023 do i still need to file jointly

Mike9241 — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:06:25 GMT

even when you qualify to file jointly your spouse must consent.