Joint Return

[joint rih-TURN]

What is the definition of Joint Return?
A tax return filed by married taxpayers or surviving spouses, combining their incomes, exemptions, deductions, and credits on a single form.
Using Joint Return in an Example

A married couple may choose to file a joint return because it simplifies the tax filing process and often results in lower tax liability compared to filing separate returns.

Using Joint Return in a sentence

After getting married last year, we decided to file a joint return to take advantage of the tax benefits.

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