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I think I should file separate returns
My return dropped 4000 when I added a spouse
Usually filing as Married Filing Joint is the better filing status, but there are times when filing separate is better.
You can get a quick idea of what filing status would be
better for you by using TurboTax's
TaxCaster, enter your information as Married Filing Joint, then enter each
of your own information as Married Filing Separate
https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/taxcaster/
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Married Filing Joint vs. Married Filing Separately
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