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Yes.
In most cases it is better for a married couple to choose Married Filing Jointly filing status, even if one spouse had little or no income. This allows you the possibility of claiming several tax credits that are disallowed to Married Filing Separately filers. In addition, you benefit from the higher $24,000 Standard Deduction.
For 2018, the increased Standard Deduction amounts for all filers are:
Yes.
In most cases it is better for a married couple to choose Married Filing Jointly filing status, even if one spouse had little or no income. This allows you the possibility of claiming several tax credits that are disallowed to Married Filing Separately filers. In addition, you benefit from the higher $24,000 Standard Deduction.
For 2018, the increased Standard Deduction amounts for all filers are:
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