Married filing separately for the first time

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June 4, 2019
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Do I actually file two separate returns one for me and one for my husband?

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Yes, you will need file two separate returns to file Married Filing Separate.

However, Married Filing Joint generally yields a better tax result than Married Filing Separate even if one spouse earns little or no taxable income

Generally, filing jointly will give you a bigger refund or less taxes due. When you file separately, your tax rate is higher and you won't be able to claim a number of deductions and credits:

See Is it better for a married couple to file jointly or separately?

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