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posted Feb 3, 2023 12:37:31 PM

Do I need to do anything different when filing if my husband works and I stay home with the kids? We file jointly and married.

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Level 15
Feb 3, 2023 12:55:09 PM

Filing jointly is usually best, especially if there are children --- so that you get the child related credits.   You can file a joint return even if one spouse had little or no income.

New Member
Feb 3, 2023 1:08:05 PM

I don't know what you mean by "different".  My wife never worked - always was a stay at home Mom.  We always file jointly.  Just follow the prompts.