Can I not give my wife part of my tax return? I don't think she deserves it.
What do you think your wife deserves?
I'm going to give her nothing
Couples who file taxes separately might pay more taxes than those who file jointly. It might be worth it just to give her the share she thinks she needs and move on.
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This way you both will also be on the same page and be aware of each other's finances. It's better to not keep finances a secret between couples or there can be a distrust.