Once you are married, the couple while filing tax returns can opt for either of these options. A married filing jointly or a married filing separately. A married filing jointly would mean that you and your spouse get your tax returns filed through a single paper submission else you both file returns separately.

Tax experts says that it is always beneficial to file the returns jointly under ‘married filing jointly’, than filing under ‘married filing separately’. You can combine the investments and income and then file jointly. If there is a case wherein your tax deductible expenses are higher than your gross income, only then, it is wise to go for a ‘married filing separately’ tax return filing option so that you get the benefit of tax deduction.