Married filling Jointly

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July 20, 2020
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Hi, what are the conditions to file married filing jointly tax returns?

thanks

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

The conditions are that you were married as of the last day of the tax year and you both agree to flie joint and sign the joint return.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

Tax_question10Author

Level 5

Is it necessary to live together for the whole year, like from Jan 1 to Dec 31? and does the same applies to the State and Federal levels?

DoninGA

Level 15

@Tax_question10 wrote:

Is it necessary to live together for the whole year, like from Jan 1 to Dec 31? and does the same applies to the State and Federal levels?

If you are legally married you do not have to live together in the same household to file as Married Filing Jointly, federal or state tax return.