Most married couples will come out ahead by filing jointly, but filing separately may be the better choice for some.

Deciding how to file your taxes as a married couple can have a meaningful impact on your return. Depending on your situation, it may affect how much you owe or receive. Many couples assume married ...

When you're married, you have two options for filing your taxes: married filing jointly or separately. Most people find that filing jointly is the best way to go, but there are instances when filing ...

Here’s how to tell whether filing separately makes sense for you Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Even if you are happily married, you don’t necessarily have to file taxes with your spouse. While many ...

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Dear Kathy, Why is it that I cannot claim my Student Loan interest if my filing status is Married Filing Separately? Also, I have been separated (not legally) from my wife for over 6 months, could my ...

・Filing separately can reduce student loan payments under IBR and RAP by using just the borrower’s income. ・However, in some cases, the tax penalty from filing separately outweighs the loan savings.

For federal income tax purposes, your marital status is determined under state law as of the last day of the calendar year. That matters when choosing your filing status. Your filing status is one of ...