Normally, there are several reasons for a couple to file as married joint. One significant advantage is having lower tax brackets than those filing separate. For example, if you file jointly, you will receive a $10,000 refund. For simplicity’s sake, let’s say each spouse earned 50% of the total income. Filing separately will only get you $3,000 each. Sounds like filing joint is a no brainer right? [Read more…] about Spouse Has Tax Problems? IRS Lets You Have Your Cake and Eat it Too