Married Filing Separately is a tax filing option for someone who is married and wants to file separate from their spouse. The reason for filing a separate tax return for someone in a marriage is usually because the taxes are less than if a joint filing tax return was done. When choosing the married filing separately option, the 1040A or1040 tax form can be used.
You must enter your spouse's complete name as well as their SSN or ITIN on the form unless your spouse is not required a SSN or ITIN. To calculate your tax under the married filing separately option, use the married filing separately column in the Tax Table also known as Section C of the Tax Computation Worksheet to estimate your tax return.
When filing a separate tax return, you want to report your personal income, any tax deductions and credits on your personal return. You cannot claim your spouse as a dependent unless they did not earn any income and no one else has claimed them as a dependent.
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