How do I know that my wife filled 2023 tax return with out me

monirul1983 · ‎January 27, 2024

We are not divorced yet

xmasbaby0 · ‎January 28, 2024

If she filed a joint return behind your back then if you try to e-file a married filing separately return for yourself it will be rejected for duplicate use of a Social Security number.

But have you just asked her if she filed?

If you are still legally married your filing choices are to file married filing jointly or married filing separately. The other possible choice for one of you would be to file Head of Household if you were living apart for at least the last 6 months of 2023 and were the custodial parent of the children.

In order to file MFS, you need each other's SSN's and you have to follow strict rules for that filing status--including both of you using standard deduction or both using itemized deductions. It is in both of your best interests to know what you are each trying to do so that you do not both mess up with the IRS.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎January 28, 2024

If she filed a joint return behind your back then if you try to e-file a married filing separately return for yourself it will be rejected for duplicate use of a Social Security number.

But have you just asked her if she filed?

If you are still legally married your filing choices are to file married filing jointly or married filing separately. The other possible choice for one of you would be to file Head of Household if you were living apart for at least the last 6 months of 2023 and were the custodial parent of the children.

In order to file MFS, you need each other's SSN's and you have to follow strict rules for that filing status--including both of you using standard deduction or both using itemized deductions. It is in both of your best interests to know what you are each trying to do so that you do not both mess up with the IRS.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**