Show W Working Couples Filing Joint Ret Return rn Have Deduction Working couples will still be allowed to deduct up to on their 1986 tax returns the Internal Revenue Service IRS says The tax agency explained that if you and your spouse file a joint return you show your total combined gross income on your tax return From that total you may deduct either 10 percent of the earned income of the spouse with the lower income or whichever is less There are some some rules about the kinds of income that qualify so the IRS advises you to read reade the e instructions carefully The deduction may be claimed byboth byboth by byboth both 1040 and filers The working couple deduction has been eliminated for 1987 |