We separated this year. She made a payment in April that zeroed out what we owed for the year on both her account and my account. The payment was recorded (documented) only on her account - not mine - since we haven't filed yet (joint or individual) and she made the payment. From what I've read on the IRS website, it will be recorded (documented) to my account once a filing has been posted. She filed an extension at the same time, but hasn't filed a return yet. When I reached out to her a few weeks ago, she told me that she needed to file, but nothing has been done yet. The IRS website suggests that a filing has to be received by October 15 or you could be penalized. So I'm a little nervous about it not getting filed on time. Usually she finishes the taxes by the April deadline.
