[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":7},["ShallowReactive",2],{"faq-standard-11":3},{"rec_id":4,"title":5,"text":6},"11","Can I use the Married Filing Jointly filing status?","You may use the filing status of \u003Ci>Married Filing Jointly\u003C/i> if any of the following is true: \r\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>You were married as of December 31, 2025, even if you didn't live with your spouse at the end of 2025.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Your spouse died in 2025, and you didn't remarry in 2025.\u003C/li>\r\n\u003Cli>Your spouse died in 2026 before filing a 2025 return.\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cp>\r\nA taxpayer and spouse may file a joint return even if only one had income or if they didn't live together all year. You're considered married unless a decree of divorce or separate maintenance has been obtained before the end of 2025. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\r\n\r\nThe following IRS tool can help you determine what filing status to use: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/what-is-my-filing-status\" target=\"blank\">What Is My Filing Status\u003Cspan class=\"append_external\" style=\"margin-right:0px;\"> \u003C/span>\u003C/a>",1777391526332]