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Filing Jointly vs Filing Separately

Filing a tax return jointly or file separately could make difference in your tax return. Some prepare tax returns for married couples as Married File Joint only, saying that Married File Jointly is the option that always provides the best tax benefit. However, that’s not always true. In some cases, married couples could get more tax benefit when filing tax returns separately.

At ThinkTankTax.com, we will calculate and compare both options for you, both Married File Jointly and Married File Separately. You can make sure that you will receive the best tax benefit from all of your possible filing options.

For state returns, in general, filing status state return must be the same as federal return. In general, filing status on federal and state return must be the same. However, there are some special tax rules that allow married couples to use filing status in state return different from their federal return. Please notify us if your state resident status is different than your spouse resident status.

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