https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-got-married-nov-11th-2017-so-should-i-file-separately-or-jointly-with-my-spouse-since-we-got/01/399791#M165128 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:55:06 GMT jman-e-smith 2019-06-04T19:55:06Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-got-married-nov-11th-2017-so-should-i-file-separately-or-jointly-with-my-spouse-since-we-got/01/399791#M165128 Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:55:06 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/i-got-married-nov-11th-2017-so-should-i-file-separately-or-jointly-with-my-spouse-since-we-got/01/399791#M165128 jman-e-smith 2019-06-04T19:55:06Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/it-depends-you-may-file-either-married-filing-joint-or/01/399801#M165135 <P><B>It depends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</B>You may file either Married Filing Joint or Married Filing Separately, but you must use one of the Married Statuses because you were married before December 31 (and congratulations!).&nbsp; Most people do find it more advantageous to file jointly, as this FAQ explains:&nbsp;&nbsp;<A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288477" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288477</A><BR /></P><P> <BR /> </P><P>Having said that, however, you are not&nbsp;<I>required&nbsp;</I>to file a joint return, but it is likely&nbsp;<I>more advantageous</I> to do so.</P> Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:55:07 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/it-depends-you-may-file-either-married-filing-joint-or/01/399801#M165135 DanielV01 2019-06-04T19:55:07Z