topic Married Filing Jointly problem e-file in Retirement tax questions

Married Filing Jointly problem e-file

BobKopolow — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:32:28 GMT

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?

Re: Married Filing Jointly problem e-file

Vanessa A — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:25:30 GMT

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?

Re: Married Filing Jointly problem e-file

BobKopolow — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:20:24 GMT

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!