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February 7, 2023
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Me and my wife have been living apart for a few years. I was wondering if we can claim separated and file separately instead of jointly as we have been doing

  • February 7, 2023
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DoninGA
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February 7, 2023

You can file separately but be aware that you both must use either their Standard Deduction or the Itemized deduction on your separate return.  Also, you probably will be getting a lower refund or have higher taxes owed when filing separately.

See this TurboTax support FAQ for filing jointly versus separately - https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/taxation/better-married-couple-file-jointly-separately/L338QHg8G_US_en_US?uid=ldtnwz6k

 

If you do not mind filing separately and paying higher taxes there is no problem in your doing so.