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If you are married,
your only filing options are Married filing Jointly or Married filing
Separately.
In most cases, it is more advantageous for married couples to file jointly. This is the option which leads globally to less tax for the couple.
If you decide to file separately, please be aware that there are special rules for married couples filing separately.
Here are the special rules:
If you choose married filing separately as your filing status, the following special rules apply. Because of these special rules, you usually pay more tax on a separate return than if you use another filing status you qualify for.
If you are married,
your only filing options are Married filing Jointly or Married filing
Separately.
In most cases, it is more advantageous for married couples to file jointly. This is the option which leads globally to less tax for the couple.
If you decide to file separately, please be aware that there are special rules for married couples filing separately.
Here are the special rules:
If you choose married filing separately as your filing status, the following special rules apply. Because of these special rules, you usually pay more tax on a separate return than if you use another filing status you qualify for.
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