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March 22, 2022
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Should I file married filling separately if my husband is currently incarcerated?

  • March 22, 2022
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We got married July 2021 and he is currently in another state.

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ColeenD3
March 22, 2022

Do it if it is to your benefit to do so. Generally filing separately is considered to be the least beneficial, taxwise but every circumstance is different.

 

  If you are married and want to file Married Filing Jointly (MFJ), you can.  Or you can file Married Filing Separately, but you lose various credits by filing MFS and your taxes are higher.