Does it matter if my wife and i got married in 2018?

[gracielouconrad]

my wife and i got married in the year 2018. Does this affect my tax return?

[Coleen3]

Yes. For one thing, neither of you can file as single anymore. Your choices are Married Filing Jointly and Married Filing Separately. You will have a greater income so certain credits may be phased out. You are jointly liable for each others tax situations if you file jointly.

[gracielouconrad]

okay but do i need to enter in what date we got married on or anything of that nature?

[Coleen3]

No. Just include both your names and other information nd both incomes.