Yes. You may choose to file however is most beneficial to you for that tax year. However, amendments are different. If you ever make a mistake and have to file an amendment, you can amend a return to change from married filling separate to married filing joint but not from married filing joint to married filing separate. So, once you file a joint return you can not change it to a separate return. See more under Step 4: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="
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