https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-marriage/01/3399021#M1253512 <P>Your filing status is determined on the last day of the year.&nbsp; If you were legally married as of the last day of the year, you have the choice to file jointly with your spouse or separately.&nbsp; Filing a joint return is usually more beneficial to you.&nbsp; Here's a link for you with more information to help you decide:&nbsp;&nbsp;<A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM?srsltid=AfmBOorNjFgyeNpmvcnwfK2w_8tU_a7UIm1f9LPbv6raYxTdU5HynYOz" target="_self">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM?srsltid=AfmBOorNjFgyeNpmvcnwfK2w_8tU_a7UIm1f9LPbv6raYxTdU5HynYOz</A>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:12:04 GMT bbaker11 2024-10-30T16:12:04Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/marriage/01/3398996#M1253511 <P>Do you have to file jointly if you were married for only 2 months of the year, specifically October to December?</P> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:05:00 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/marriage/01/3398996#M1253511 lechel13 2024-10-30T16:05:00Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-marriage/01/3399021#M1253512 <P>Your filing status is determined on the last day of the year.&nbsp; If you were legally married as of the last day of the year, you have the choice to file jointly with your spouse or separately.&nbsp; Filing a joint return is usually more beneficial to you.&nbsp; Here's a link for you with more information to help you decide:&nbsp;&nbsp;<A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM?srsltid=AfmBOorNjFgyeNpmvcnwfK2w_8tU_a7UIm1f9LPbv6raYxTdU5HynYOz" target="_self">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/marriage/should-you-and-your-spouse-file-taxes-jointly-or-separately/L7gyjnqyM?srsltid=AfmBOorNjFgyeNpmvcnwfK2w_8tU_a7UIm1f9LPbv6raYxTdU5HynYOz</A>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:12:04 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-marriage/01/3399021#M1253512 bbaker11 2024-10-30T16:12:04Z