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Employee
January 31, 2024

File a joint return.

 

Married Filing Jointly is usually better, even if one spouse had little or no income. When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $27,700 (+$1500 for each spouse 65 or older)  You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit. 

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DoninGA
Employee
January 31, 2024

If you spouse has no income of any kind then there is nothing you need to enter for their income on your tax return.  You should be filing as Married Filing Jointly even if one spouse has little or no income.