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New Member
posted Jul 12, 2024 7:55:29 PM

Can I change filing separate status to filing jointly on 2018 tax return?

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Level 15
Jul 12, 2024 8:10:56 PM

No. It’s too late. If either you or your spouse (or both of you) file a separate return, you can generally change to a joint return within 3 years from the due date (not including extensions) of the separate return or returns

New Member
Jul 13, 2024 3:42:12 AM

Thanks for your feed back.

Level 15
Jul 13, 2024 5:07:02 AM

@senelole Sorry----it is too late to amend a 2018 return and get any difference in the refund.   You had three years to amend and change from filing separate returns to filing jointly, but you have passed the deadline for that now.

New Member
Jul 13, 2024 5:24:17 AM

Thank you.