Married Filing Separate

Harpper2012
Harpper2012 Member Posts: 1 Newcomer
in Credits/Deductions

My husband is retired and I still work. We file separate returns. Will we get the additional $6,000 senior discount if we continue to do this? Or do we have to file jointly?

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  • RyanV
    RyanV FreeTaxUSA Team Posts: 6 image
    edited November 20

    Hi Harpper2012,

    Thank you for joining the FreeTaxUSA Community. According to the IRS, in order to claim the new additional $6,000 deduction for seniors, Taxpayers must "File jointly, if married, to claim the deduction". You can read more about eligibility for the deduction here on the IRS website.

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