When tax return season rolls around, married couples have to decide whether to file their taxes jointly or separately. Filing jointly is far more common and usually results in a lower tax bill.

You got married, so you file jointly. It's what married people do, right? Not necessarily. In general, couples who file jointly receive more tax breaks. But there are some situations where it may make ...

Over the past few years, there has been an uptick in the number of taxpayers asking about married filing separately as a tax status. Some of the inquiries are because the status can be confusing, but ...

(NEXSTAR) — It’s tax season again, with Tax Day only about a month away. If you haven’t filed yet, you may want to double-check your filing status. Your filing status, which largely depends on your ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways - Married Couples: Is It Better to File Taxes Jointly or Separately? Married couples have a choice to make at tax time: They can file their returns jointly or separately.

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In most cases, married couples come out ahead by filing jointly. You may be able to claim various tax credits as a married couple not available to those filing separately — including the earned income ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. JR Whalen: Here's your Money Briefing for Tuesday, March 7th. I'm JR Whalen for ...