[Dawn]

I would think it would be better to have the baby on the higher earner’s taxes to decrease tax liability

[Illona]

partner will most likely qualify for EITC with one child at that income level – so probably partner…

Definitely run it both ways though! Also – it doesn’t matter who’s insurance the baby is on, either of you could claim the baby – so just choose the “better” policy and you can make the decision on who claims baby in January.

[Caro]

Congrats on baby! so the only warning I am going to give you is when/if you do, I was shocked the first year that I had to pay so much more in taxes.

This is more pronounced if you have similar incomes I believe but just something to tuck away in the back of your mind (can read more about it marriage penalty tax search).

I would run both scenarios.

But I’d also look at the insurances as well are they comparable?

[Stacy]

No need to pay a CPA. Your tax return prep is simple. Run the numbers for different filing status. And be sure to contribute to an HSA and Roth IRA to reduce your tax liability.

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