https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/my-husband-didn-t-have-federal-taxes-withheld-all-year-i-need-my-tax-return-due-to-car-accident/01/205020#M83744 <P>My husband and I just got married in July last year so neither of us have filed married before. We split all finances 50/50 and make about the same paycheck. He told me today he didn’t have any federal taxes withheld all year. I’m frustrated because I’ve been out of work for the last 2 months from a car accident and was counting on a tax return for my lost wages. I imagine he will owe a lot and my refund will go towards his debt. My question is, would it be more beneficial for me to file separately? Or will that hurt us worse?</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:53:56 GMT kyates89 2019-06-01T17:53:56Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/my-husband-didn-t-have-federal-taxes-withheld-all-year-i-need-my-tax-return-due-to-car-accident/01/205020#M83744 <P>My husband and I just got married in July last year so neither of us have filed married before. We split all finances 50/50 and make about the same paycheck. He told me today he didn’t have any federal taxes withheld all year. I’m frustrated because I’ve been out of work for the last 2 months from a car accident and was counting on a tax return for my lost wages. I imagine he will owe a lot and my refund will go towards his debt. My question is, would it be more beneficial for me to file separately? Or will that hurt us worse?</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:53:56 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/my-husband-didn-t-have-federal-taxes-withheld-all-year-i-need-my-tax-return-due-to-car-accident/01/205020#M83744 kyates89 2019-06-01T17:53:56Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/it-depends-on-your-entire-situation-the-best-way-to-det/01/205033#M83749 <P>It depends on your entire situation.&nbsp; The best way to determine this is to create one or 2 more dummy accounts.&nbsp; Do your taxes as married filing jointly, then do a return for each of you individually. Compare the results.&nbsp; You can choose to file whichever way produces the best result.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P><P>If you don't have kids, aren't taking a student loan interest deduction and don't qualify for a few other credits, filing separate will not likely hurt you.&nbsp; But, it is best to put the numbers in to be sure.&nbsp;</P> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:53:58 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/it-depends-on-your-entire-situation-the-best-way-to-det/01/205033#M83749 Vanessa 2019-06-01T17:53:58Z