JulieS
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Yes, the IRS tracks joint returns under the Social Security number of the person listed first on the tax return. 

 

The total due should show under both of your accounts after the return is fully processed, but it will likely show under his account first. 

 

Likewise, any payment you make will be credited to your joint return, but it may take about three weeks for the IRS to connect the dots. 

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