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Married Couples: Should You Choose to File Taxes Jointly or Separately? By Mark Kohler

Mark Kohler, senior tax advisor at TaxSlayer, discusses if you should file taxes jointly or separately if you are married. Married filing jointly is generally better than filing separately. You get the dependent care expense, the adoption expense, and double the standard deduction. Instances when filing separately pays off: when you and your spouse make the same amount of money. Some itemized deductions are more beneficial on a personal level.... ( read more ) LEARN MORE ABOUT: IRA Accounts CONVERTING IRA TO GOLD: Gold IRA Account CONVERTING IRA TO SILVER: Silver IRA Account REVEALED: Best Gold Backed IRA Marriage brings a multitude of financial decisions, and one of the most prominent ones is filing taxes. As a married couple, you have the option to file your taxes jointly or separately. Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages, so it's essential to carefully evaluate which option best suits your financial situation. Let...