>> Are any children involved? Maybe they are both filing HoH
>>> with EIC, the same as they did before they were married.
>>> That could easily be $7,000 better than MFJ.
>> EIC is not permitted on a filing status of MFS.
> Right - that's why I said HoH.
Based on the information provided, they do not qualify to file as HOH as they are not "considered unmarried".
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