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i have been married for two years now and i have a nine month old daughter. i also help my mother take care of my six year old sister from time to time. it amazes me that as a single woman, my return was 4 to 5 times more than what my return is as a married woman. i don't understand the idea that just because you have become married that the government doesn't seem to think that your financial struggles are just as important. i had nearly $5000 in medical bills last year alone after having a baby and i got absolutely no credit on my taxes even though my personal income was nearly half of what i normally make. needless to say, i'm a little afraid for tax season '09. mainly because i am working part time now and after all the deductions, my husband brings home about the same amount that i do. hopefully we'll be able to get some credits that we didn't qualify for this year!