Is it better to file jointly if my spouse is unemployed and not collecting unemployment

jj4236 · ‎June 4, 2019

No dependents.

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes. Married Filing Jointly is usually better, even if one spouse had little or no income. When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will each receive the $4000 personal exemption, plus the married filing jointly standard deduction of $12,600 (add $1250 for each spouse over the age of 65). You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

Yes. Married Filing Jointly is usually better, even if one spouse had little or no income. When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will each receive the $4000 personal exemption, plus the married filing jointly standard deduction of $12,600 (add $1250 for each spouse over the age of 65). You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit.

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Wraafat · ‎September 30, 2021

Does she need to have itin to submit tax jointly? How can i get itin in this case while she never worked in states before? What is required document?

Is it better to file jointly if my spouse is unemployed and not collecting unemployment