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posted May 31, 2019 9:29:37 PM

I had no income last year. My wife is our only income. Should we still file married jointly or should she file head of household

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New Member
May 31, 2019 9:29:40 PM

If you were living in the same household, she is not eligible to claim head of household.  You should file jointly. 

https://www.irs.gov/publications/p501/ar02.html#en_US_2016_publink1000220721