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If my spouse earned less than 2000 on W2 do i need to file it with mine?

 
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If my spouse earned less than 2000 on W2 do i need to file it with mine?

 Yes.  If you are filing a Joint return (which is usually the best way) you must report all your income no matter how small.  Even $1 of bank interest you don't get a 1099 for.  The IRS gets copies of all W2s and will be expecting to see it on your return.

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If my spouse earned less than 2000 on W2 do i need to file it with mine?

 Yes.  If you are filing a Joint return (which is usually the best way) you must report all your income no matter how small.  Even $1 of bank interest you don't get a 1099 for.  The IRS gets copies of all W2s and will be expecting to see it on your return.

If my spouse earned less than 2000 on W2 do i need to file it with mine?

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