Joint tax return

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002823",
  "term": "Joint tax return",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A single income tax return filed by a married couple, combining their incomes, deductions, credits, and tax liabilities. This filing status, known as 'married filing jointly,' often results in a lower overall tax burden compared to filing separately. Eligibility for filing a joint return is determined by marital status at the end of the tax year.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/joint-tax-return/"
}