Should i do a tax form if i didn't work this year because i was a pregnant?

[nush9449]

I’m married and what should I do if i have to do tax is it better make it separate or jointly?

[VolvoGirl]

Joint is almost always better, especially if one spouse has little or no income.   And if you file Married filing Separate you lose several credits especially child credits and EIC.  So just file Joint as normal.   

[xmasbaby0]

A legally married couple can file a joint return even if one spouse had little or no income.   Prepare a joint return with your spouse.   

[xmasbaby0]

And....filing married filing separately if one spouse had no income would make no sense at all.   Without income from working, you would not be eligible on a MFS return for any child-related credits even if your child was born in 2025.

If you are legally married at the end of 2025 your filing choices are married filing jointly or married filing separately when you prepare your 2025 return next year.

Married Filing Jointly is usually better, 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 $31,500 (+ $1600 for each spouse 65 or older)  for 2025. 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 choose to file married filing separately, both spouses have to file the same way—either you both itemize or you both use standard deduction. Your tax rate will be higher than on a joint return.

 Some of the special rules for filing separately include: you cannot get earned income credit, education credits, adoption credits, or deductions for student loan interest. A higher percent of your Social Security benefits may be taxable. In many cases you will not be able to take the child and dependent care credit. The amount you can contribute to a retirement account will be affected. If you live in a community property state, you will be required to provide additional information regarding your spouse’s income. ( Community property states:  AZ, CA, ID, LA, NV, NM, TX, WA, WI)

 If  you are using online TurboTax to prepare your returns, you will need to prepare two separate returns and pay twice since with online, you get one return per fee.

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