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Level 15
Level 15

Deductions & credits

@efeliciano , while agreeing with the expert @SwapnaM , I am  uncertain as to what you are trying to do.

 

First either you are married or you are not.  If married , and you spouse agrees , then you generally  file  MFJ  ( Married Filing Joint )  and getting generally the best tax outcome. 

If you are considered unmarried  ( for tax purposes ), and have qualifying dependent(s) then Head of Household ( HoH ) is the next  best  taxwise.

So I don't understand the  facts and circumstances that would legally allow you to switch between  MFJ and HoH.   You could between  MFS and HoH  ( but why would you ).

 

 

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