If I filed as head of household can I amend it to married filling jointly?

[flores_lizandra]

I filed as head of household can I amend it to married filling jointly?

[KarenJ · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can amend it to file married filing jointly.

Although married taxpayers are generally required to claim either as married filing jointly or married filing separately, some situations might permit you to file as head of household instead. The Internal Revenue Service allows taxpayers who have a qualifying child and live separate from their spouse for the final six months of the year to claim as head of household. If you initially thought you qualified to claim as head of household, but later discovered you were wrong, you should amend your tax return to avoid penalties.

[flores_lizandra]

Thank you