It depends. You can file an extension for yourself and always have the choice to include your wife in the return when you actually file.
Estimated tax payments can be filed under you and if you do file separately you can try to contact the IRS to possibly move amounts to your wife's return. However there isn't a direct method to do this without the help of the IRS.
Another option would be to contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS). They are in place to assist in situations where you are unable to obtain resolution on your own.
- You can click here to begin: TAS Qualifier Tool. or
- Submit a request for assistance - Form 911 Request for TAS Assistance (instructions are included)
- Locate the local TAS Office for your area
This will get the process started for you. It's not going to be a fast process because they are handling a large volume at this time.
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