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Making twice as you did this year than last year puts you in a higher tax bracket. Also, there are disadvantages to file as Married Filing Separate.
Couples who file separately receive few tax credits. Separate tax returns may give you a higher tax with a higher tax rate. The standard deduction for separate filers is far lower than that offered to joint filers.
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:
Making twice as you did this year than last year puts you in a higher tax bracket. Also, there are disadvantages to file as Married Filing Separate.
Couples who file separately receive few tax credits. Separate tax returns may give you a higher tax with a higher tax rate. The standard deduction for separate filers is far lower than that offered to joint filers.
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:
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