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posted Apr 9, 2020 1:22:34 PM

Filing Separate For The First Time

My wife and I have been married for 17 years and we always filed jointly. However, I own a vending business and do not have a job, so I need to file separately. 

I purchased Turbo Tax Home&Business for my business. I purchased Turbo Tax Deluxe for my wife's job. Did I purchase the right products. 

 

Thank you

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Level 15
Apr 9, 2020 1:27:21 PM

Why do you think you have to file separately?  When married you can file as Married Filing Jointly even if one spouse has little or no income.

You being self-employed as an independent contractor/sole proprietor is not a reason to file separately.  You enter your income and expenses on a Schedule C which is part of and included with a personal tax return, Form 1040.

Returning Member
Apr 9, 2020 1:32:22 PM

My wife earns a full time salary as a math instructor at a community college. I thought businesses should file separate.