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Level 1
posted Feb 26, 2025 1:32:28 PM

Married Filing Jointly problem e-file

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?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 27, 2025 5:25:30 AM

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?  

 

 

Level 1
Feb 27, 2025 8:20:24 AM

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!

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Expert Alumni
Feb 27, 2025 5:25:30 AM

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?  

 

 

Level 1
Feb 27, 2025 8:20:24 AM

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!