Being 'legally' married is discriminatory. Talk to your wife about ditching the marriage license. File taxes individually.

Make her happy all over again and marry her the right way before God. Do not use a minister or a judge (corporate). Friends and family is all that is needed. Find a friend or family member who will officiate this celebrated sacrament to wed you two. It's a gift bestowed to us from God Himself.

The marriage license only purpose was designed to control families. Later, it was through taxation. It's origin in America was in circa 1868. Prior to that marriage was manifested as being part of common law. Look up 'Marriage License' in Black's Law dictionary, 6th Ed. and earlier editions. You'll be absolutely amazed. It's not what you think it is. A marriage license is essentially trading an organic Right for a permission granted by the State, who remains the arbitrator over it.