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posted May 31, 2019 5:02:31 PM

If filing married jointly and one spouse made under $10,000, does that spouse have to file taxes?

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:02:32 PM

Absolutely yes.  When filing a joint return ALL the income you received goes on your joint return.  When you are filing a joint return you are both "filing taxes."  As a married couple, you each get the $4000 personal exemptions, and a $12,600 standard deduction.  Enter all of each spouse's income.

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:02:32 PM

Absolutely yes.  When filing a joint return ALL the income you received goes on your joint return.  When you are filing a joint return you are both "filing taxes."  As a married couple, you each get the $4000 personal exemptions, and a $12,600 standard deduction.  Enter all of each spouse's income.

Alumni
May 31, 2019 5:02:35 PM

When you file as Married Filing Jointly, you must report all income for each of you, no matter how small it is.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 5:02:37 PM

A Joint return covers both of you, and must include all income from both of you.