https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/file-joint-or-dependent/01/570731#M232555 How can I know if I file joint or does my husband claim me as a dependent? I started a new business as a sole proprietor this year, but everything we've earned goes straight back into the business. Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:15:02 GMT tiffanylewis08 2019-06-05T21:15:02Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/file-joint-or-dependent/01/570731#M232555 How can I know if I file joint or does my husband claim me as a dependent? I started a new business as a sole proprietor this year, but everything we've earned goes straight back into the business. Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:15:02 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/file-joint-or-dependent/01/570731#M232555 tiffanylewis08 2019-06-05T21:15:02Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/a-married-couple-must-file-as-married-filing-separately-o/01/570739#M232560 <P>A married couple must file as married filing separately or married filing jointly and one spouse is <B>never the dependent </B>of another.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<B>married filing joint </B>status is almost always the best filing status. There are <B>many rules </B>that limit&nbsp;a taxpayer's refund when filing as <B>married filing separately</B>.&nbsp;Please view the Turbo Tax FAQ below for more information about theses filing statuses.</P><P> <A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/IRS-Tax-Return/Should-You-and-Your-Spouse-File-Taxes-Jointly-or-Separately-/INF20137.html" target="_blank">https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/IRS-Tax-Return/Should-You-and-Your-Spouse-File-Taxes-...</A> </P> Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:15:04 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/a-married-couple-must-file-as-married-filing-separately-o/01/570739#M232560 KatrinaB 2019-06-05T21:15:04Z