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posted Jun 3, 2019 12:50:18 PM

Filing with sponsored spouse with ssn no income

should we file married joint or separate?

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Jun 3, 2019 12:50:20 PM

joint.  your taxable income will be lower then on two married filing separate returns because her standard deduction will go to waste.  also the rates are lower .  

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Jun 3, 2019 12:50:20 PM

joint.  your taxable income will be lower then on two married filing separate returns because her standard deduction will go to waste.  also the rates are lower .