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What is the best way to file if I'm self-employed, married, but my spouse's income is not taxable (Disability)?

 
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JotikaT2
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What is the best way to file if I'm self-employed, married, but my spouse's income is not taxable (Disability)?

Typically, it is better to file using the Married Filing Jointly filing status as any credits would not be limited.  

 

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Is it better to file jointly or separately?

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What is the best way to file if I'm self-employed, married, but my spouse's income is not taxable (Disability)?

Does she get Social Security Disability SSDI?  It might be partly taxable.  You have to enter the SSA-1099 into your return.  If you file separately she would have to file a return and report it and it would become taxable.

 

Up to 85% of Social Security becomes taxable when all your other income plus 1/2 your social security, reaches:

Married Filing Jointly: $32,000

Single or head of household: $25,000

Married Filing Separately: 0

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