Married Filing Jointly problem e-file

[BobKopolow]

I am married and wish to file jointly (e-file) with my wife as I've done in the past.  But this time, e-file won't go through because there is a Red X in the box where I chose Married Filing Jointly.  How to I clear that?

[Vanessa A · Accepted solution]

Go back to the personal info section and double check that everything is correct. Did you say someone else could claim her as a dependent? Is it giving you any type of explanation for the red x?  

[BobKopolow · Accepted solution]

Vanessa, Your advice was right on point!  I reviewed the personal information section and for some reason the box was checked that said "Check this box to print "DUAL-STATUS STATEMENT on Form 1040".  I unchecked it and everything went thru fine.  E-filing completed.  Thanks so much!  You made my day!