Signing a joint return means that both spouses are responsible for the accuracy of the return and for any tax liabilities or penalties that may apply. By signing your own return and not a joint one, you are only responsible for the accuracy of your own information and for any tax liability and penalties that may ensue.
If you live in community property states—Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin—then you may need to see a tax professional, because the rules about separate incomes can be tricky. Journal of Accountancy.
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I Accept Show Purposes. Your Money. Personal Finance. Your Practice. Popular Courses. Part Of. Filing Status. Types of Income. Tax Types and Terms. What Is Married Filing Separately? Key Takeaways Married filing separately is a tax status used by married couples who choose to record their incomes, exemptions, and deductions on separate tax returns. In some circumstances, filing separately puts a couple in a lower tax bracket. Although some couples might benefit from filing separately, they may not be able to take advantage of certain tax benefits.
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The above article is intended to provide generalized financial information designed to educate a broad segment of the public; it does not give personalized tax, investment, legal, or other business and professional advice. Skip To Main Content. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Advantages of filing jointly There are many advantages to filing a joint tax return with your spouse. Couples who file together can usually qualify for multiple tax credits such as the: Earned Income Tax Credit American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Education Tax Credits Exclusion or credit for adoption expenses Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Joint filers mostly receive higher income thresholds for certain taxes and deductions—this means they can earn a larger amount of income and potentially qualify for certain tax breaks.
Consequences of filing your tax returns separately On the other hand, couples who file separately receive few tax considerations. If you file a separate return from your spouse, you are automatically disqualified from several of the tax deductions and credits mentioned earlier. In addition, separate filers are usually limited to a smaller IRA contribution deduction. They also cannot take the deduction for student loan interest. When you might file separately In rare situations, filing separately may help you save on your tax return.
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