You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.
You can still file a joint return even if one spouse had little or no income.
When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $27,700 (+$1500 for each spouse 65 or older) 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.
If you are legally married and living together you should be filing as Married Filing Jointly even if one spouse had little or no income.
Still have questions?
Questions are answered within a few hours on average.
Post a Question*Must create login to post
Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.
harambula
New Member
user17626154175
Level 1
in [Event] Ask the Experts: Biz Recordkeeping & 1099-NEC Filing
HollyP
Employee Tax Expert
bischoffjared
New Member
arjun25
New Member