My wife was unemployed last year so should I still file a joint return?

timspubunchka · ‎June 6, 2019

WillK · ‎June 6, 2019

Yes, you can file as married filing jointly still even though she was unemployed. Usually married filing jointly offers the most tax credits and deductions than filing as married filing separately.

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WillK · ‎June 6, 2019

Yes, you can file as married filing jointly still even though she was unemployed. Usually married filing jointly offers the most tax credits and deductions than filing as married filing separately.

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My wife was unemployed last year so should I still file a joint return?