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 ...

With little time left until April 15, some married couples are grappling with the question: Should we file jointly or separately? In most cases, married couples come out ahead by filing jointly. You ...

Question: My husband and I are filing for divorce in 2026 and we lived together for all of 2025. My attorney told me that we can file “Married Filing Separately” or “Married Filing Jointly” for 2025.

Married couples file taxes jointly or separately, which could affect new tax breaks enacted via President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill." Generally, the tax code favors the "married filing ...

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 ...