Do You Have to File Married If You Get Married in December?
Regardless of the reason, a married couple can have an income tax filing status as married filing jointly with separate residences. Even if spouses are legally married but not living together, they may file a joint income tax return unless they’re bound by a court decree of separate maintenance.
What’s the standard deduction for a married couple?
The 2018 standard deduction for married couples filing jointly is $24,000, regardless of whether couples live together or separately. If you file in this category in 2018, you’ll need to file your income tax return in 2019 on the new IRS form 1040.
