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This is the first time my wife works and gets an income. Don't know if it's better a joint return or separate.

 
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This is the first time my wife works and gets an income. Don't know if it's better a joint return or separate.

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This is the first time my wife works and gets an income. Don't know if it's better a joint return or separate.

File Joint.

This is the first time my wife works and gets an income. Don't know if it's better a joint return or separate.

Joint is almost always better.  You can use several credits and deductions if you file separate.  See …….
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