Generally speaking, which of the following best describes the differences between married filing jointly and married filing separately?
A. Married filing jointly combines both spouses' income and deductions on a single tax return, while married filing separately requires each spouse to file their own separate tax return.
B. Married filing jointly typically results in lower taxes compared to married filing separately.
C. Married filing jointly allows for certain tax benefits and deductions that may not be available when filing separately.
D. Married filing jointly may result in higher income thresholds for certain tax brackets and deductions compared to married filing separately.