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So I'm currently planning the best way to file taxes for 2008...

My gross income is 69k (and I expect some capital gains in the 2k range). I contribute 5% of that pretax to 401(k) (employer matches all of that).

I expect that my eligible deductions will not exceed the standard deduction (if they do, not by much).

I'm currently living with and kind of supporting my fiance (won't actually get married until sometime in 2009). We live together, and she does not generate very much income (full time student).

My questions is what's the most favorable way to file/plan for 2008 taxes?

Head of Household?
Can we file jointly?
Claim her as a dependent?