Past 2 years we have filed separately. However this year we would like to file jointly to get a better tax return. We were wondering if we can just choose to file jointly for this year's tax return? or is there a form or process that we need to go through to change from separate to joint? We have not sent our tax returns yet.
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yes, you can switch each year without having to do anything special. you'll need to establish a new account and won't be able to import prior year info. so make sure to enter any carryover info in the joint return
however, there are certain requirements
You’re considered married if, on the last day of the year, if both of these apply:
You’re legally married.
You’re not legally separated under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.
yes, you can switch each year without having to do anything special. you'll need to establish a new account and won't be able to import prior year info. so make sure to enter any carryover info in the joint return
however, there are certain requirements
You’re considered married if, on the last day of the year, if both of these apply:
You’re legally married.
You’re not legally separated under a divorce or separate maintenance decree.
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