Do i file as single? my wife doesn't get w2 forms. her income is shielded by state of ca.

[DoninGA · Accepted solution]

If you are legally married and living together you can only file as either Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately.

In most all cases it is better to file as MFJ even if one spouse has little or no income since you will receive the highest standard deduction of $24,000 if under age 65.