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When tax return season rolls around, married couples have to decide whether to file their taxes jointly or separately. Filing jointly is far more common and usually results in a lower tax bill.

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Filing a joint tax return is the most popular choice for married taxpayers, and it can often come with the most benefits. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Married couples have an important choice every year: filing taxes jointly or separately. While the tax code generally favors joint returns, some spouses may benefit from filing apart, experts say.