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user06152018
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October 25, 2024
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Under my husbands account, we filed jointly. Want to change to separate. He was able to amend. What do I do? File regularly or an amended return?

  • October 25, 2024
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DoninGA
Level 15
DoninGALevel 15
Level 15
October 25, 2024

You cannot amend a tax return that was filed Married Filing Jointly to Married Filing Separately after the due date of the tax return.

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Opus 17Level 15
Level 15
October 25, 2024

Just because it was accepted by the e-file system (passed basic validation checks) does not meant the IRS has agreed or will allow it.

 

Amending from joint to separate is not allowed after the original due date.  The only time it might be permitted is if one of the spouses is going to allege that they never agreed to file jointly, and the other spouse used their name and SSN and e-file pin without permission (i.e. committed fraud).  You should not go down this road without appropriate legal advice. 

VolvoGirl
VolvoGirl
Level 15
October 25, 2024

When did he amend?  You can’t amend a joint return to MFS after April 15.  See note at top of this article

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/small-business-processes/switch-filing-jointly-filing-separately/L3UGzwHa1_US_en_US

 

See Expert Susan's post about the rules for amending Joint to Separate returns

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/how-can-i-amend-the-married-filing-jointly-to-married-filing-separately-in-the-desktop-version/00/3339768

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