Thanks, Kris
Just one last clarification. In your response you mentioned there is "another choice besides the election to file a joint return (6013 (h))". However, I believe the requirements you pasted below actually pertain to election 6013 (h). Even though Publication 519 does not explicitly mention "6013", the requirements are identical to the ones for 60`13 (h), per the link below. Let me know if I am mistaken. Thanks again!
Election Under Section 6013h
