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Can we file mfs on combined 1040 even if I had minimal untaxable income?

Can my husband and I file married filing separately on a combined 1040 if I had minimal Untaxable Social Security benefits?
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Can we file mfs on combined 1040 even if I had minimal untaxable income?

You mean Married Filing Jointly on one return.  Yes, filing joint is usually better then separate.  It does not matter if only one spouse had income.  In fact, your Social Security might be taxable on a separate return if more than $4,050.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

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Can we file mfs on combined 1040 even if I had minimal untaxable income?

You mean Married Filing Jointly on one return.  Yes, filing joint is usually better then separate.  It does not matter if only one spouse had income.  In fact, your Social Security might be taxable on a separate return if more than $4,050.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**
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