Should I file my taxes as Married Filing Jointly if I started my own owner operator truck driving company in July 2016.

[brandonfidler]

I am sole owner of the LLC.  I have an EIN and show no profit for this year as it's a new start up, lots of expenses, loans to repay, mileage, etc.  I use Quick Books Self Employed and initiated an export for the 2016 tax year.  Before I get too far into the filing, I wanted to make sure I can file Married Filing Jointly or if I should file separate.  My wife has a regular 9-5 position not related to company in any way and is not listed in the Articles.  Thanks for the reply.

[bwa · Accepted solution]

Married filing jointly is almost always the best way to file.  Having a self-employed business doesn't change that.

[brandonfidler]

Thank you for your super fast reply 🙂