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We got married this year. One of us is not required to file as they earned less than $12,950. Is it more advantageous for the spouse that needs to file to file jointly? Or separately?
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Hi @KP3535
We recommend you to run both scenarios (Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately) to see which one gives you bigger tax break or refund. Additionally, if you live in the following states:
They are referred to as community property states. For Married Filing Separately, you will handle them differently. Pretty much rather than allocating your income based on earnings, you will allocate evenly 50/50 income and deductions.
Additional information can be found by clicking here.
Hi @KP3535
We recommend you to run both scenarios (Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately) to see which one gives you bigger tax break or refund. Additionally, if you live in the following states:
They are referred to as community property states. For Married Filing Separately, you will handle them differently. Pretty much rather than allocating your income based on earnings, you will allocate evenly 50/50 income and deductions.
Additional information can be found by clicking here.
Thank you. We do not live in one of those states.
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