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jettermichael
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Do I file jointly if I have no income for 2016 but wife does?

I have no income for 2016 but wife does. Do I file joint return or just wife files head of household single?
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Texas Roger
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Do I file jointly if I have no income for 2016 but wife does?

You should file a married filing jointly tax return. That will result in the best tax situation for you.

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Texas Roger
Level 15

Do I file jointly if I have no income for 2016 but wife does?

You should file a married filing jointly tax return. That will result in the best tax situation for you.

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