If my husband and I are currently separated, do we still have to file a joint tax return?
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My husband and I are in a dead marriage. We are currently separated and not divorced. Do we still need to file our state taxes together?
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No, you can file under the "Married Filing Separately" filing status. That is, however, usually the worst status to file under for purposes of minimizing taxes. So if you can cooperate and file jointly, you each will probably save a meaningful amount of money.
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