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posted Jan 27, 2021 7:48:44 AM

Do I file my taxes jointly with my spouse if we got married before December 31st but the actual marriage certificate was sent to us January 5th?

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Level 15
Jan 27, 2021 7:50:00 AM

You go by what your status was at the end of 2020.  If you were married at the end of 2020, you can file as Married Filing Joint.  When you received the marriage certificate does not indicate when you were married.

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Level 15
Jan 27, 2021 7:50:00 AM

You go by what your status was at the end of 2020.  If you were married at the end of 2020, you can file as Married Filing Joint.  When you received the marriage certificate does not indicate when you were married.