When filing taxes jointly might not be a good idea

Is filing taxes jointly a good idea?

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- advertisement -     Hello Talha, Is filing taxes jointly a good idea? As a married couple, you probably share almost everything. But is that such a good idea when it comes to filing taxes? Most couples file their return jointly, combining incomes and sharing deductions. That trend will probably continue, encouraged in large part by tax-law changes during the last few years to ease the marriage penalty. Bankrate's 2012 Tax Guide Latest tax news, basics and calculators. 2011 tax bracket rates For the 2011 tax year, tax returns will be due April 17, 2012. Check taxes in your state A summary of the income, personal and sales taxes by state.     - advertisement -   National Rates Rates may include points. Product Rate +/- 1 yr CD 0.64% Savings / MMA 0.47% 30 yr fixed mtg 3.89% 30 yr fixed mtg refi 3.96% Rate Alerts - advertisement - - advertisement - © 2012 Bankrate, Inc. All Rights Reserved   Modify Your Profile | Privacy Policy | Add Us to Your Address Book | Unsubscribe You received this newsletter at talha.saeed@gmail.com because you subscribed and chose to receive email correspondence from Bankrate.com. Bankrate.com sends only verified opt-in email, specifically requested by our subscribers. If you no longer wish to receive the Daily Tax Tip Newsletter, please click here to manage your subscriptions. Bankrate, Inc. 11760 US Highway One Suite 200 North Palm Beach, FL 33408