topic Thank you! in Get your taxes done using TurboTax https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/thank-you/01/82225#M35069 Thank you! Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:07:29 GMT mrsross32509 2019-06-01T03:07:29Z Do we need to file a joint return when one spouse is not working? https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/do-we-need-to-file-a-joint-return-when-one-spouse-is-not-working/01/82198#M35057 My husband cannot work and is in the process of filing for disability benefits.&nbsp;&nbsp;Is a joint return still necessary/the best way to file? Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:07:24 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/do-we-need-to-file-a-joint-return-when-one-spouse-is-not-working/01/82198#M35057 mrsross32509 2019-06-01T03:07:24Z Yes, and filing jointly is the best way in this case (and... https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/yes-and-filing-jointly-is-the-best-way-in-this-case-and/01/82214#M35064 <P><B>Yes</B>, and filing <B>jointly</B> is the best way in this case (and in most cases). &nbsp;You get to use his standard deduction and exemption which would otherwise go to waste.</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:07:26 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/yes-and-filing-jointly-is-the-best-way-in-this-case-and/01/82214#M35064 KenH1 2019-06-01T03:07:26Z Thank you! https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/thank-you/01/82225#M35069 Thank you! Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:07:29 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/thank-you/01/82225#M35069 mrsross32509 2019-06-01T03:07:29Z You're welcome! https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/you-re-welcome/01/82227#M35071 You're welcome! Sat, 01 Jun 2019 03:07:30 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/you-re-welcome/01/82227#M35071 KenH1 2019-06-01T03:07:30Z