Instead of filing one tax return, a growing number of married couples are choosing “married, filing separately” status.

Wall Street Journal tax reporter Laura Saunders joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.

Photo illustration: Kiersten Essenpreis

0:00 How often do married couples file taxes separately?
2:39 What are the benefits for a married couple filing separately?
4:19 What would filing separately mean for someone’s tax bill?
5:51 What are some downsides to filing taxes separately?
7:03 What happens if your marital status changes during the tax year

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