2007-02-20 22:54:45 · 5 answers · asked by Aaron C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Your marital status on 12/31 determines how you may file. If you were married, you will almost always do better by filing a joint return.
2007-02-21 00:48:02 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In almost every case, filing jointly will give you a better return. The deductions are higher, so are the credits.
2007-02-20 23:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by anr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you file separate you might end up paying more taxes.
Talk to a tax professional for help.
Check out the IRS site for a rough estimate
2007-02-20 23:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by wineasy03 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A joint return is always better. Besides, you only have to file one return instead of two.
2007-02-21 00:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by luosechi 駱士基 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
report jointly.... its a no-brainer. yet you're earning sufficient to justify some monetary planning and a tax preparer... or hell, a minimum of faster-Tax.... all of that could also help you're making an smart move.
2016-12-04 11:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋